CORA ISLAND CAFE
135 N GROVE ST, Merritt Island FL 32953 · 321.266.6001
Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2024
3 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
No running water at mop sink. Mop sink has no water supply for hot or cold water
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler. Raw chicken stored over deli meats
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes in well.
Food stored on floor. Bowl of raw chicken stored on the floor
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Togo containers stored on the floor.
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Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Remade 50ppm
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Container stored directly on the floor
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door does not fully close under own weight
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm. Operator diluted to 100ppm
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chaffing candles stored over single service items. Operator moved
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
No running water at mop sink. Mop sink has no water supply for hot or cold water
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service utensils and coffee filters stored unprotected.
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.