Cape Canaveral, Brevard County

SOUTHERN CHARM CAFE

8501 ASTRONAUT BLVD UNITS 6 - 8, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Feb 5, 2026
City
Cape Canaveral
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 24329983

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm Warning

12A-27-4

Detail 24329984

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw shelled eggs and then touched fried chicken using contaminated gloves.

28-14-5

Detail 24329975

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Next to rear exit. Operator stated that they are dumping outback

53B-02-5

Detail 24329978

Intermediate - 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 certificates for new cooks hired 6 months prior

31B-03-4

Detail 24329981

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to dish machine

08B-38-4

Detail 24329976

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of eggs placed on the floor during prep. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

29-27-4

Detail 24329979

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Disconnected Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24329974

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system has an accumulation of dust on exterior surfaces. Hood system has a grease buildup on vents and surrounding surfaces that is beginning to drip onto cooking surfaces. Top wire shelf over prep table across from dish washer has an accumulation of dust Repeat Violation

36-64-5

Detail 24329982

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Mop sink room

25-06-4

Detail 24329973

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in dry storage room are stored with food contact surface facing upwards

08B-17-4

Detail 24329980

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler. Unwashed produce over cooked onions and peppers. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 24329977

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Hanging on edge of buckets. Corrected On-Site

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 23930511

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

29-37-4

Detail 23930506

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle at triple sink in dish area hangs below flood rim of sink Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23930508

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in container over ice pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation

29-34-4

Detail 23930509

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib at rear door

41-15-5

Detail 23930510

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 200+ppm chlorine. Operator remade. 50ppm Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23930507

Intermediate - 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.

22-20-5

Detail 23930504

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 23930502

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door does not fully close under own weight

36-58-4

Detail 23930505

Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Unfinished walls in dry storage rooms Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23930503

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system is soiled Repeat Violation

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

01B-14-4

Detail 23469636

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In pan on cook line.

29-37-4

Detail 23469642

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle at dish area hangs below flood rim of sink Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23469641

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (51F - Cold Holding); deli ham (51F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51F - Cold Holding) In left side of flip top and lower storage area of main reach in cooler on service line cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); slaw (48F - Cold Holding); cut melon (48F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (48F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23469644

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict's. Operator marked all menus Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23469643

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate

12B-07-4

Detail 23469640

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on ledges and shelves over reach in coolers on cook line and service line

08B-38-4

Detail 23469637

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bibs and cooking oil in dry storage areas. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 23469639

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored with blade under microwave on cook line. Operator moved to dish Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23469635

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan above walk in cooler door has an accumulation of dust

36-30-4

Detail 23469638

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls in dry storage rooms are not finished. Exposed studs

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 23004963

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Operator replaced feed bucket. 100ppm Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 23004961

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator updated Corrected On-Site

29-37-4

Detail 23004962

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At triple sink to the left of dish machine. Spray hose hangs below the flood rim of sink Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23004959

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler in service area cut melon (55F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (45F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation

53A-03-7

Detail 23004958

Intermediate - 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/ Mary Xmas expired September 23, 2023

53B-13-5

Detail 23004960

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

12B-07-4

Detail 23004957

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf over make line. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

29-37-4

Detail 22617038

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At dish area. Spray nozzle hangs below flood rim of sink Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 22617035

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bus tub of ice on cook line raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding). Operator added more ice Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

02B-01-5

Detail 22617042

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs for Benedict's are not identified in menu as being served in a raw state. Operator marked menus during inspection Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 22617037

Intermediate - 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. Multiple employees do not have training certificates

32-04-4

Detail 22617041

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Family restroom door does not fully close under own weight Repeat Violation

36-51-4

Detail 22617036

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walls in dry storage rooms are not finished. Studs exposed Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22617039

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and surrounding surfaces over cook line have an accumulation of grease dripping Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22617040

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping Repeat Violation

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

29-37-4

Detail 22201402

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 22201408

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); on countertop across from cook line next to eggs, deli ham (78F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22201403

Intermediate - 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. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22201405

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 22201401

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Family rest room Repeat Violation

36-51-4

Detail 22201406

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Unfinished wall in dry storage room

23-03-4

Detail 22201404

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan covers and ceiling in walk in cooler have an accumulation of dust

14-17-4

Detail 22201407

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

29-37-4

Detail 21910175

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21910179

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bus tub on cook line raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) Operator refilled ice in bus tub Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 21910178

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Catering candles stored on top shelf in dry storage room over multiple single service items

22-20-5

Detail 21910181

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in main service area has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 21910177

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Family restroom door

14-01-5

Detail 21910176

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate used as scoop for potatoes on cook line

36-34-5

Detail 21910174

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over dish area

25-06-4

Detail 21910180

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans stored with food contact surface facing upwards

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 21618775

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On shelf over prep table across from dish area

12A-27-4

Detail 21618774

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cracked eggs then grabbed shredded cheese with no glove change or hand wash

29-37-4

Detail 21618779

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

03A-02-5

Detail 21618781

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line. cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Items are stocked over the fill line of unit

22-20-5

Detail 21618776

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind deflector plate

12B-07-4

Detail 21618780

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drink s on shelves over prep and production areas

08B-38-4

Detail 21618778

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of liquid margarine being stored on the floor in front of steam table on cook line Case of eggs stored on the floor in walk in cooler

36-24-5

Detail 21618773

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls in dry storage area between kitchen and restrooms are not finished. Missing sections exposing studs

21-12-4

Detail 21618777

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table Repeat Violation

Mar 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

22-42-4

Detail 20768767

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. Triple sink set putt 50 ppm chlorine. Repairman called. Warning

12A-11-4

Detail 20768771

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Server used employee restroom then proceeded to work area without washing hands in work area. Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 20768766

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in prep sink. Re-educated. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20768763

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20768769

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Canned drinks in cookline freezer. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 20768768

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of flour. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20768764

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-04-4

Detail 20768761

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20768770

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall fan dusty. Repeat Violation Warning

42-01-4

Detail 20768762

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20768765

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on cookline cutting board. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 20327409

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Home fries from yesterday 54° in walk in cooler, buttermilk coating 72° suggested adding to Time as a Public Health Control if leaving it out of refrigeration. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Buttermilk 65°, suggested Time as a Public Health Control, placed out at 8am, must be discarded at 12 if any remaining. Was added to plan yesterday but but time on board upon arrival. . Full pan of Home fries cooked yesterday 45-48°.. Emailed operator HACCP tracking chart to assist in maintaining temperatures. Admin Complaint

Jul 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 18

12A-19-4

Detail 20323210

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employees washing hands with cold water in kitchen, hot water turned off. Valve turned on.

01B-02-5

Detail 20323207

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Home fries from yesterday 54° in walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 20323216

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Home fries from yesterday 54° in walk in cooler, buttermilk coating 72° suggested adding to Time as a Public Health Control if leaving it out of refrigeration. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20323215

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage link in pan on grill 117° replaced on grill, recheck 165° Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20323204

High Priority - Unwashed vegetables over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler.

41-15-5

Detail 20323208

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Over 200 ppm chlorine turned strip to black. Remade 100 ppm.

11-07-5

Detail 20323203

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

53B-16-4

Detail 20323212

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Prep guy prepping and storing various foods not aware of proper storage of raw versus ready to eat.

41-17-4

Detail 20323201

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid in spray bottle at triple sink.

27-16-4

Detail 20323202

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Only hand wash sink in kitchen, no hot water dispenses, operator turned on valve below to correct. When Inspector walked away and came back, it was turned off again. Expressed concern considering this is the only hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20323200

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Red cup with drink over table where prepping sausage.

36-62-4

Detail 20323205

Basic - Light not functioning. Over cookline.

23-03-4

Detail 20323199

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall fan,

06-01-5

Detail 20323214

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing water, sausage and ribs.

36-27-5

Detail 20323209

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Upper wall in Corner by breading station. Hood soiled with grease dripping.

29-11-4

Detail 20323211

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink in kitchen.

21-12-4

Detail 20323213

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen by bowls under microwave

21-03-4

Detail 20323206

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Cookline.