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CAFE MARINA WINE AND DELI

2137 N COURTENAY PKWY, UNIT 31, Merritt Island FL 32953 · 321-460-4696

Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 4 visits since June 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1507350
Grade history
JUN 25
NOV 25
APR 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please renew as soon as possible
High priority/50-17-3
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please renew as soon as possible
High priority/50-17-3
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding).
High priority/03A-02-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in flip top of reach-in cooler stored in soiled water at 39°F
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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Surface not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Drywall used to line food storage shelves
Basic/36-30-4
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Table top fryer unit
/45-04-4/Repeat Violation
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Jan 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over vegetables in reach-in cooler. Operator moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
Basic/14-55-4
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Table mounted fryer on countertop
/45-04-4
Jun 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Sneeze guard over hot holding unit at front counter is not sufficient. Better barrier shall be supplied prior to use
High priority/08B-02-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over front counter. Perforated acoustic tiles
Basic/36-37-5

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.