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CORA ISLAND CAFE

135 N GROVE ST, Merritt Island FL 32953 · 321.266.6001

Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS1507097
Grade history
APR 24
MAY 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
No running water at mop sink. Mop sink has no water supply for hot or cold water
Intermediate/27-11-4/Warning
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

May 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler. Raw chicken stored over deli meats
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes in well.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Bowl of raw chicken stored on the floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Togo containers stored on the floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
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Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Remade 50ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Container stored directly on the floor
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
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May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw salmon stored above salami and cooked bacon. Operator moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door does not fully close under own weight
Basic/32-04-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm. Operator diluted to 100ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
May 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw shelled eggs and raw bacon stored over plastic water bottles and beer. Operator moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chaffing candles stored over single service items. Operator moved
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Owners wife assists with food service for larger events
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No running water at mop sink. Mop sink has no water supply for hot or cold water
Intermediate/27-11-4/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service utensils and coffee filters stored unprotected.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site

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.