TOO COOL CAFE
2051 S PATRICK DR, Indian Harbour Beach FL 32937 · 321-777-3735
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed live flying insects: 4 in dish area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017048905 | Aug 28, 2017 | Nov 3, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed live flying insects: 4 in dish area
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At triple sink
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi in commercial packaging bearing indicator label
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler on make line sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding)
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Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Employee returned butter packets to walk-in cooler during listed time period
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Font size on menus not equal to or larger than food items. Emailed bulletin
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener blade has residue buildup
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager showed up during inspection
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
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored with food contact surfaces facing upwards.
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. See stop sale. Fully thawed raw mahi in commercial packaging bearing indicator label
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along door frame of walk-in freezer
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing over oven/ice machine. Not seated over dish area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan cover in walk-in cooler is soiled. Hot water dispenser at coffee maker has calcium buildup. Shelf liners for glassware under coffee maker is soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit between restrooms
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook plated toast no gloves. Educated employee.
Gaskets torn on grill side cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Chef removed tongs
Wall next to walk in cooler in disrepair
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 salmon, 7 mahi not removed vacuum seal prior to thaw.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pooled eggs (53F - Cold Holding) held in ice bath not sufficient ice bath, cook put more ice and water to immerse the pan. feta cheese (56F - Cold Holding), on prep table double panned, cook placed in lower cooler to rapid chill.
Avocados with stickers stored with cut avocados on prep table.
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. 6 salmon 7 mahi
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle waters above prep table. Cooks placed on bottom shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on cook line reach in cooler is torn, manager states gaskets are ordered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with bleach not labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Heavy buildup up interior of ice machine deflector plate
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. 11 mahi
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on steam table has black score marks and no longer cleanable
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 74F.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line microwave has food debris spilled in it. Microwave on top of ice machine also soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill are soiled with grease.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags not marked with last day sold.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used in cheese on prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drink in reach in freezer. Had employee relocate it to appropriate area.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on main make table cooler. Door handle in poor repair on pancake and eggs cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by ice machine soiled interior
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Stickers still on apples and avacodos, cut in the prep pan on prep table. Removed stickers prior to washing.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler of main make table cooler.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop for main ice bin has some debris around scoop area. Dishwasher cleaned it.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with simple green not labeled.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Wall between walk in freezer and walk in cooler, cove molding coming off.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in line cooler. Operator is aware and cooler is being serviced tomorrow.
Nov 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs 47F, cook added more ice to ice bath to cool quickly.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken cooling in walk in cooler wrapped with Saran and covered with lid.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles have dust build up in dish pit area.
Sep 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs 47F, cook added more ice to ice bath to cool quickly.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken cooling in walk in cooler wrapped with Saran and covered with lid.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict with poached eggs and house made Hollandaise does not have asterisk to denote consumer advisory.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid not labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles have dust build up in dish pit area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Blue mop.
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.