NAUTICAL CAFE
205 A OCEAN AVE, Melbourne Beach FL 32951 · 321-327-5569
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Bottom pipe of mop sink broken. Operator repairing today
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Met inspection standards. 1 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. John and Jose
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters missing Operator is cleaning them but still cooking while missing
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 door small reach in cooler. Educated operator
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed, 500+. Educated operator, diluted until 400ppm
Equipment in poor repair, torn gasket on standing reach-in cooler
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In back by mop sink unlabeled spray bottle with red liquid
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in rice
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ana Lopez 5-14-2023. Operator working on getting it renewed
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In back by mop sink unlabeled spray bottle with red liquid
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in rice
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ana Lopez 5-14-2023. Operator working on getting it renewed
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In back by mop sink unlabeled spray bottle with red liquid
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in rice
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.