VENPACA CAFE
2520 S WASHINGTON AVE UNIT 100, Titusville FL 32780 · 321.567.4227
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect by triple sink area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021004025 | Nov 24, 2020 | Jul 14, 2021 | $1,400 |
| 4--2019027498 | Apr 23, 2019 | Nov 21, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Live, small flying insects found. 1 small flying insect observed in triple sink area
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken and raw steak stored over ready to eat sliced ham and raw bacon in cooler drawer on cook line. Operator removed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cracked Mortar pestle stored by triple sink area
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw shell eggs then moved to work with precooked sausage. Coached cook on proper handwashing procedures. Cook washed hands and changed gloves.
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect by triple sink area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat pastry dough shells in reach in freezer by triple sink. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cream cheese in make table cooler. Operator removed
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork and raw beef in reach in freezer by triple sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken stock stored by triple sink left there overnight at 69 F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken stock stored by triple sink left there overnight at 69 F. Quesitos stored in front counter display for 2 hours at 67F. Recommended operator to put items on time plan.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of cleaning chemicals stored next to vanilla syrup bottles on front counter. Operator removed
No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink across from grill in kitchen. Operator added soap.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purple jacket stored above onions in kitchen by cook line
Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil stored on floor by handsink in kitchen. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cracked Mortar pestle stored by triple sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on chicharron container. Operator removed it.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over washed and cut ready to eat onions and peppers. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Liquid squeeze bottles not labeled on cook line.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw steaks in reach in freezer. Operator corrected
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container with water was placed in hand sink. Operator removed.
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. Some missing. Operator printed form for employees to sign
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle hanging on a shelf in the kitchen. Operator labeled "water"
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers on top shelves and on top of cold holding units throughout kitchen. Operator flipped them
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator replaced with new cutting board.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cellphones and employee drink on cutting board and slicer. Operator removed
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In front counter ice machine. Operator removed
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer shelves in back of kitchen soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In back area. Operator placed it up to dry
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flip top reach in cooler cutting board soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk container of fryer oil stored on floor. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled back of kitchen.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle with clear liquid not labeled. (Water) operator labeled
Apr 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees on site over 60 days with no food safety training completed.
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 signed forms for new employees. Forms sent to operator for correction.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Vent from oven in hood area in need of cleaning
Jan 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Galvanized metal in contact with acidic foods.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pi soul stored with single service paper Goodson cabinet, removed
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees on site over 60 days with no food safety training completed.
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 signed forms for new employees. Forms sent to operator for correction.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Vent from oven in hood area in need of cleaning
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Lids to food storage pans stored on floor between use, removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage store$ with dry foo items, removed by manager
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.pilon masher for plantain# not hard wood in use.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry food storage rack soiled with old food debris.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of microwave has an accumulation of food debris
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -stainless steel pans on storage shelf
Open dumpster lid.
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.