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WATERS EDGE CAFÉ

300 CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS DR, Cape Canaveral FL 32920 · 321-828-0400

Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats68
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1506810
Grade history
DEC 23
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler. butter packets (72F - Cold Holding)are being placed back into refrigeration after being on guest tables
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In dry storage room. Cardboard being used to line shelves
Basic/14-45-4
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Paper towels and toilet paper stored beneath chemicals in women's restroom
Basic/24-07-4
Aug 7, 2025Inspection 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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Fish bait stored with food. In reach in cooler behind front counter. Operator moved
Basic/08B-50-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In lower holding area of reach in cooler raw beef stored on shelf over raw shrimp. Operator moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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/ Karen expired in 2024
Intermediate/53A-03-7
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No certificate for Tonya
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter for ice machine was due to be replaced in January 2025
Intermediate/29-28-4
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple torn gaskets
Basic/14-11-5
Single-service articles improperly stored. In corner of dry storage area next to dining hall. Cases of Togo items on the floor in the corner
Basic/25-05-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler. butter packets (72F - Cold Holding)are being placed back into refrigeration after being on guest tables
High priority/03A-02-5
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Butter packets are being placed back into refrigeration and being moved from table to table throughout breakfast hours
Basic/25-32-4
Dec 27, 2023Inspection 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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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements.
High priority/01B-13-4
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. Fully thawed mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Basic/06-09-1
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles behind counter. Soda bib box in dry storage room
Basic/08B-38-4
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. Ham/cheese and turkey/cheese sandwich's in self serve glass door reach in cooler of lobby do not meet labeling requirements
Basic/02D-03-4
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Butter packets. Operator stated that the butter packets are being placed back into refrigeration at the end of each shift and then reused on consecutive days
High priority/03F-04-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical sternos stored over jelly packets at service hutch. Operator moved Can of WD-40 stored over crackers and chips in dry storage room. Operator moved
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Under 150ppm. Operator remade 200ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site

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.