CANOPY ROAD CAFE
12805 US HWY 98 E, Inlet Beach FL 32413 · 850-273-1111
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Held on flat top in pan- diced potato 127F (9:30-10:00). Manager discarded potatoes.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel scrubber stored in hand sink at kitchen entry and make line. Manager removed scrubber from sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided establishment with written form. Room temp- shell eggs 52F, pulled eggs 48F ( 9:30-9:55).
2 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in wait station location near ice machine.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in wait station.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under butter bottle, oil spray can and container of cinnamon on prep table on cook line.
Tray of ice water glasses stored on top of a bucket next to hand sink in wait station-stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Server removed tray of drinks from sink area.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Steam well with gravy no lid stored next to hand sink at kitchen entry. Manager placed lids on gravy and sauces.
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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2 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks stored in wait station not adequately secured.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in corners of chute.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under cups/glasses drying in ware wash location.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in wait station.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw breaded chicken tenders (per staff) stored over French fries in upright freezer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in wait station.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured and stored in wait station.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under cups next to meat slicer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line or in wait station.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of paper towels stored on floor behind bar counter.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Steam well stored next to hand wash sink on cook line ( hollandaise sauce and ranchero sauce not covered ). Cook slid steam well over by a foot.
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cold hold- upright freezer- ROP salmon stored over black bean veggie burger, raw pork chop stored over cooked chili with beans, raw chicken breast stored over diced potato.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam well- hot hold- Sausage gravy 113F (7:00-10:00)- reheated 171F.
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. Inspector provided DBPRMOBILE health reporting compliance form to kitchen manager.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Emily Brown expired 3-25-23.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left side corner of ice chute soiled.
Ceiling /tile missing above all in cooler.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth at front counter bar area over condiments and drink ware.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under waffle maker, meat slicer, over edge of sink with ice, under butter bottle and toppings, under bowls on shelf above fryer. Manager removed cloth from under waffle maker.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Steam well and expo dishes are stored under hand soap at hand sink
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. 2 fire extinguishers stored under hand wash sink on make/cook line.
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham 48F and shredded chicken 47F. Manager discarded both.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage gravy 105F. Manager states out for 1.5 hours and put on stove to bring to temperature.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for eggs sitting out and time not marked on eggs. Manager states two hours.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked while still wet. Manager took wet cups back to dish area.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons stored food contact side up. Manager took to dish area.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no time mark for eggs out on counter. Employee marked time at 7:00 am.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits 120F and sausage gravy 119F. Manager states 2 hours and turned heat up.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons stored in rack with food contact side up. Manager had employee flip items.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Manager states one hour.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of yellow liquid. Employee labeled bottle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed wallet and keys sitting on food items in dry storage. Manger moved to employee locker.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white container of sugar with no label. Manager labeled during inspection.
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.