MULBERRY LANE CAFE
3440 N HARBOR CITY BLVD, Melbourne FL 32935 · 3214267149
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $300
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017000462 | Nov 9, 2016 | Mar 29, 2017 | $300 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer handled soiled dishes and then stacked and stored clean dishes without washing hands in between steps
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles for soda machine is soiled
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf over expo window
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Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard shipping boxes repurposed as storage containers and dividers
Stored food not covered. Preloaded coffee filters stored without a cover
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In cooler unit in server area. Operator placed thermometer in unit.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and bread crumbs not labeled Operator labeled containers
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan sitting in hand wash sink on cook line. Operator removed pan.
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. New employee, emailed agreement to operator, went over it with employee and signed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatula in 91F water. Operator put on stove to bring up to 135F
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over pasteurized eggs in reach in cooler
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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. New employee started yesterday
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A few tiles in dining area are stained.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on right door of cook line cooler,
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with oven cleaner not labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen have dust build up.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on cookline are torn on roll top cooler doors.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above cook line have accumulated dust
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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. Tested dish machine 3x, no sanitation. Chef called technician for service.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spay bottle with grill cleaner not labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above cook line have accumulated dust
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
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.