JOANNE'S BEACHSIDE CAFE INC
6006 N ATLANTIC AVE, Cape Canaveral FL 32920 · 3217853302
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings in dry storage room along wall separating kitchen and dry storage room
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016051050 | Oct 21, 2016 | Nov 16, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
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 replaced gloves without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedure. Employee washed hands and replaced gloves.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Philly steak meat stored above diced ham in reach in freezer in back area. Operator removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cole slaw stored in reach in cooler date marked 7/28.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel wool stored inside hand sink by dish machine area. Operator removed
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Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches found around water heater on back area. Operator removed and cleaned up.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on cook line wearing bracelet while cooking. Employee removed bracelet
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor soiled under grill and kitchen equipment, and multiple floor tiles broken throughout kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Oven on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both fans in kitchen dusty Hood filters
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Above hot holding unit in kitchen
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets. Operator inverted
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinks on shelf above clean dishes. Operator moved
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers stored on the floor. Operator moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan in glass door reach-in cooler of dining area has an accumulation of dust. Walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation mold like substances. Under glass mats at service alley is soiled. Operator cleaned
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo utensils stored in a bin on the floor. Operator moved
Sep 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. 0 ppm
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings in dry storage room along wall separating kitchen and dry storage room
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding unit to left of cook line cooked pork (122F - Hot Holding). Under heat lamp at expo window cornbeef hash (116F - Hot Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink. No vacuum breaker installed at mop sink
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedict's not identified. Operator marked all menus.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service for water filter
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door is bent
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple areas missing or broken
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers stored on the floor in dry storage
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In countertop reach in cooler raw sausage (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In service window. Cook elevated with a pan to get closer to heating element
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at the end of the cook line
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls being used as scoops in potatoes and flour
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep tables of cook line. Operator moved
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door has seams falling off/fraying and will not close properly.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under and around dry storage shelving
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In bottom of reach in cooler on cook line brisket (49F - Cold Holding); roast beef (51F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bottom of reach in cooler on cook line brisket (49F - Cold Holding); roast beef (51F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in cooler door is in disrepair
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen areas
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of main reach in cooler and stand up reach in cooler across from steam wells on cook line
Jan 16, 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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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook handled raw meat then changed gloves without washing hands before initiating next task
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menus need to have asterisks at each location catfish is printed. Catfish being substituted with Swai. Notation in small print near consumer advisory. Operator marked menus
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in kitchen is missing tiles
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf over cook line is soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and soiled
Aug 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate5 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. 0ppm
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up reach in cooler nearest dish area. Raw beef stored over ready to eat foods. Operator moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); deli ham (48F - Cold Holding)
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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Near mop sink
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used as scoop in flour. Operator discarded
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cooks are wearing watches and bracelets
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in prep area is soiled
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