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SOUTHERN CHARM CAFE

8501 ASTRONAUT BLVD UNITS 6 – 8 · CAPE CANAVERAL · Brevard County · FL 32920

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 13, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3487444
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8840357
DBPR license1506360

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#7High Priority01B-14-4

High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In pan on cook line.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle at dish area hangs below flood rim of sink **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler raw beef (51F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F – Cold Holding); cooked sausage (51F – Cold Holding); deli ham (51F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51F – Cold Holding) In left side of flip top and lower storage area of main reach in cooler on service line cut lettuce (50F – Cold Holding); slaw (48F – Cold Holding); cut melon (48F – Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (48F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict's. Operator marked all menus **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on ledges and shelves over reach in coolers on cook line and service line

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Soda bibs and cooking oil in dry storage areas. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored with blade under microwave on cook line. Operator moved to dish **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan above walk in cooler door has an accumulation of dust

#6Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls in dry storage rooms are not finished. Exposed studs

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.