VENPACA CAFE EXPRESS
5005 PORT SAINT JOHN PKWY, Cocoa FL 32927 · 321-961-6717
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2024
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3 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sliced ham stored in reach in cooler date marked 3/27
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sliced ham stored in reach in cooler date marked 3/27
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Sliced ham stored in reach in cooler date marked 3/27
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk container opened on 4/2 not date marked. Operator date marked item
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Jan 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack eggs, then opened reach in cooler to get slices of yellow cheese without washing hands and changing gloves. Operator was coached, washed hands then changed gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above cheese and ready to eat salad mix in glass reach in cooler. Operator corrected
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Precooked beef patties stored in reach in cooler under make table date marked 10/13. Operator discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Precooked beef patties stored in reach in cooler under make table date marked 10/13
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quat test strips available while Operator is using chlorine as sanitizer.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Missing for Anissa (the only employee working in establishment)
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. Missing for Anissa. Form was provided by inspector. She signed the form during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle under 3 compartment sink
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of dusty ice machine. Operator removed and placed inside a sanitized container.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. For prepped salad onsite in display
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of coffee machine
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.