LENA'S CAFE
3101 N HWY A1A, Melbourne FL 32903 · 321.773.9260
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish in 2 door reach in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019025055 | Apr 5, 2019 | Jun 5, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Changes made to page 5 of plans on file. No plans on file for attached lodging 1502638 file 6632
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Jul 13, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee is only rinsing coffee and pitchers for food service. No wash, rinse, sanitize steps being followed
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In stand up reach-in cooler on cook line cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up reach-in cooler on cook line cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Changes made to page 5 of plans on file. No plans on file for attached lodging 1502638 file 6632
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter for ice machine in kitchen last serviced April 2025
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
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom in kitchen
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw mahi in commercial packaging bearing indicator label
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee bathroom in kitchen
Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Saving teas in dispensers overnight for reuse next day
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Tiki bar
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service items stored with food contact surfaces facing upwards. Operator inverted
May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Gasket on walk in cooler in poor repair
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign says Hand wash only at hand sink near dishwasher. Sent manager correct verbiage for hand sink. She printed and posted.
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Some dust build up on ceiling vents in kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in banquet waitstaff area going into kitchen area.
Jun 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Marinara opened on 5/18, today is 6/6. Cook discarded product.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sour cream undetermined when it was opened not date marked. Cook states it was opened last Sunday.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook has not hat or hair net. Manager provided hat
Light not functioning. One light not functioning in kitchen. Manager put work order in for lights.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half opened a few days ago not date marked.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On the daily special menu does not have consumer advisory on poached eggs.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 3 pc of mahi
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Chef replaced board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Apr 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on roll top cooler on cookline is stained and cut marks no longer cleanable.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Handwash sink on cookline has no running water, and pvc pipe has been cut off underneath sink.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum sealing raw meat for burgers and held longer than 48hrs. Beef was packaged on April 8th, today is April 11.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Handwash sign at handsink on cookline.
Apr 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish in 2 door reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on roll top cooler on cookline is stained and cut marks no longer cleanable.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Handwash sink on cookline has no running water, and pvc pipe has been cut off underneath sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Handwash sink on cookline
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Handwash sink on cook line.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum sealing raw meat for burgers and held longer than 48hrs. Beef was packaged on April 8th, today is April 11.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Handwash sign at handsink on cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves below cook line are soiled with food debris
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelves under cookline table are torn
Nov 16, 2023Inspection 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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Cut tomatoes at 59F- Chef stated they had been cut within 2 hours, suggested rapid chill and he moved them to walk-in cooler.
Raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken in reach-in freezer
Employee working under 60 days, had not signed an employee reporting agreement, emailed to the operator.
Equipment in poor repair; gaskets on reach-in cooler on the cook-line damaged and not creating full seal, operator stated the cooler is on the maintenance list.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
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.