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APALACHICOLA'S CAFE CON LECHE

234 WATER ST, Apalachicola FL 32320 · 850.570.8572

Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2901265
Grade history
FEB 24
OCT 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.( Bodily fluids spill Kits)
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area.
High priority/12A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee put paper towels at the hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Red cup inside the rice container.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Left a copy.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. Employee removed the cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Had the office to send a copy.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food stored on floor. Cases of plastic bottles of water on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of cooked beef, black beans, not date marked inside reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic/10-07-4
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.( Bodily fluids spill Kits)
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Water leaking from faucet/handle three compartment sink l
Basic/29-11-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.