CHAMBERLAIN'S GOOD THYMES FAMILY RESTAURANT
1413 GARDEN ST, Titusville FL 32796 · 321-385-7537
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 4 small flies in dishmachine area 1 small fly in mop sink room 1 small fly in dry storage area by sweet tea reach in cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024068454 | Sep 19, 2024 | Mar 6, 2025 | $200 |
| 4--2015051757 | Oct 19, 2015 | Mar 11, 2016 | $600 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw eggs with gloves on. Cooked too the gloves off and discarded and grab new gloves to put on. Inspector reeducate the cooked to wash hands after cracking raw eggs. Cook properly wash hands
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 small flying insect in kitchen. Next announced routine inspection
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. Product was not out for 4 hours
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink use for filling up pot
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed cutting boards ice machine interior is soiled with black like substance
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Cutting knives are store between cooler and prep tables
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods vents are soiled and underneath shelves above hot pot is soiled
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Right side bathroom
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go trays behind juice bar not inverted
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several of food containers not labeled salt or sugar
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Silver chemical fire extinguisher
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 Dented can of cheddar cheese sauce stored on sauces rack
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. First reading 0 ppm. Operator primed machine, new reading 50 ppm.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw shell eggs, and then replaced gloves without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on hand washing procedure. Employee wash hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenders stored over raw beef steaks in reach in freezer. Operator removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Hard boiled eggs stored in reach in cooler by service window dated 2/28
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Hard boiled eggs stored in reach in cooler by service window dated 2/28
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs stored by grill at 52F for 1 hour. Pancake batter stored at make table at 64F for 1 hour. Cooked potatoes stored on make table at 68F for 30 minutes. Operator placed all items on time and completed time as public health control form during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine to test dish machine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potato's and brown gravy prepared onsite more than 24 hours prior not date marked Prepared deserts in front display cooler not date marked
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Couple chemical spray bottles unlabeled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. On shelf by clean utensils across from dish machine area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Across kitchen
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected on front counter. Operator covered.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over deli ham in reach in cooler by ice machine
Oct 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -All Cutting boards -Can opener in kitchen -Slicer in kitchen -ice chute in soda machine by restrooms soiled with black substance
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. Operator had employees on shift sign.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only 1 certificate available.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. One restroom door is not self closing
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of grill and fryers in kitchen -Gaskets soiled all through cold holding units -Exterior of soda machine nozzles by restrooms -fan above sliced dusty -hand sink by three compartment sink
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables stored above ready to eat mayonnaise and ranch sauce.
Oct 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine Chlorine at 0 ppm. Operator primed it. New reading 100 ppm.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked eggs, then handled cheese without washing hands. Inspector coached cook to wash hands.
Live, small flying insects found 4 small flies in dishmachine area 1 small fly in mop sink room 1 small fly in dry storage area by sweet tea reach in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Milk container stored in reach in cooler date marked 9/24.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw Swai fish stored overnight in reach in cooler under make table at 48F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes stored on make table for 1 hour at 59F. Real butter stick stored on make table for 3 hours at 60F. Operator placed them back in cooler. New reading for cooked potatoes 36F, and new reading for butter at 39F. COS Raw fish stored in reach in cooler under make table at 48F. Operator discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -All Cutting boards -Can opener in kitchen -Slicer in kitchen -ice chute in soda machine by restrooms soiled with black substance
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Operator had employees on shift sign.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only 1 certificate available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken soup in Glassdoor reach in cooler in kitchen and apple crisp dessert in dining room cooler prepared on site and not date marked.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. One restroom door is not self closing
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on dry rack. Operator flipped them
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food items stored in multiple cold holding units.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of grill and fryers in kitchen -Gaskets soiled all through cold holding units -Exterior of soda machine nozzles by restrooms -fan above sliced dusty -hand sink by three compartment sink
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers and freezers interior soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go containers stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator picked it up
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables stored above ready to eat mayonnaise and ranch sauce.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked meatballs dated 4-14 and meat loaf dated 4-6 still in cold holding in reach in cooler operator discarded both items
Cutting board on front line salad dressing cooler is soiled.
Beverage dispenser ice machine shoot interior is soiled
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back storage closer to beverage rack
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign for employees to wash hands before returning back to work in unisex bathroom.
Observed bottom of salad dressing cooler interior is soiled. Looks like something spill on the bottom of the reach in cooler
Sep 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter for ice machine not dated.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in both shared restrooms.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign in shared restroom to the right.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in coolers gaskets soiled. Soda machine in dining area and ice chute soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floor concrete in kitchen.
Sep 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed live flying insects 6 in dining room area 25+ contained to dry storage room
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk opened yesterday morning not date marked. Operator dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on prep line. Bottom interior of Reach in coolers soiled. Slicer soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink used as a dump sink.
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. Employee Dontay and Tyler. Operator had both employees sign documents during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink near front counter. Operator refilled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid not labeled. Operator labeled (bleach).
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter for ice machine not dated.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishwasher soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in both shared restrooms.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves soiled in kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave operator document. Operator posted on left wall leading to kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign in shared restroom to the right.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in coolers gaskets soiled. Soda machine in dining area and ice chute soiled.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. In dry storage room walls have an accumulation of mold like substance.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floor concrete in kitchen.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle cold medicine stored over food prep area, removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained /soiled cutting board on make tables. Interior of reach in cooler make table ledge under lid soiled with old food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front wait station reach in cooler make table, cutting boards heavy groove marks.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 50#bag onions store on floor, corrected
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen and prep areas
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk white product not labeled (sugar) corrected
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Strip present in kitchen, manager placed in bag for during operating hours.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed Cook with long nails not wearing gloves thru the cooking of client food items.
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. Barb L. Expired 6/10/23
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish Washing Machine urgently not being used due to no chemical on site for the unit, 3 compartment sink in use at this time.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer door gasket broken, unit next to grill
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water behind the reach in freezer unit at grill.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor/walls and baseboards under and behind equipment soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment in food prep/cooks line soiled, bottom shelves o food prep and food storage areas soiled with old food debris.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Kitchen
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen/prep/storage and dishwashing stations with bare cement, paint/sealer missing most areas.
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.