Titusville, Brevard County

THIRD CULTURE KITCHEN

1000 CHENEY HWY, Titusville, FL 32780

FoodSeating
Latest violations
18
3 High Priority
Jan 12, 2026
City
Titusville
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 13Total: 18

01B-13-4

Detail 24294362

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw Ahi Tuna stored in walk in cooler fully thawed and still in package. Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 24294374

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser stored next to fortune cookies box on shelf at front counter. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 24294372

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator placed one during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24294373

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24294363

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice found inside hand sink on front counter

16-21-4

Detail 24294371

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 24294375

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used in corn starch container to scoop. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 24294365

Basic - 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. Raw Ahi Tuna stored in walk in cooler fully thawed and still in package. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24294368

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On small make tables in kitchen

40-06-5

Detail 24294364

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on shelf on cook line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24294370

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on dry rack by triple sink

14-11-5

Detail 24294359

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in multiple reach in coolers in kitchen. Broken lid on bulk flour bin by drive through window.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24294361

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24294369

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in kitchen soiled with grease and dust Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 24294366

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of To go bowls stored on the floor. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 24294367

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go bowls on shelf in kitchen by hand sink and on server station in front counter. Operator flipped them Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 24294358

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler under make table and in make table reach in cooler by front counter Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 24294360

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed jalepenos and Brussels stored over cooked rice and ready to eat kimchi salad and corn slaw in walk in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 19

41-07-4

Detail 23945813

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine on server station next to POS. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

01B-01-4

Detail 23945825

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Hoisin sauce can on shelf outside walk in cooler. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

22-53-4

Detail 23945823

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer buckets in kitchen with 0 ppm. Operator ran new solution, 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 23945816

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked wings dated 8/9 Wing meat fat mix sauce dated 8/4 Gluten free mix sauce dated 8/4

01B-02-5

Detail 23945820

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked wings dated 8/9 Wing meat fat mice Dated 8/4 Gluten free sauce mix dated 8/4 Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

03E-02-5

Detail 23945817

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. brisket (between 120 and 146F - reheating for 3.5 hours). Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23945814

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of bug spray in cabinet in server area next to straws and lids. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23945822

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back of building next to AC unit

29-42-4

Detail 23945827

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator removed splitter Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23945819

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line in kitchen with black marks

31B-02-4

Detail 23945812

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On front counter hand wash sink. Operator put some on hand sink Corrected On-Site

16-23-4

Detail 23945811

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

24-05-4

Detail 23945810

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls on top of cook line not inverted. To go bowls on server station, and by bar area. Operator fixed them Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23945826

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid on bulk Flour bin by drive through window is broken

08B-38-4

Detail 23945818

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of food stored on floor In walk in freezer. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23945815

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave In kitchen. Operator cleaned corrected on site COS -Front counter oven interior soiled.

51-13-4

Detail 23945821

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided a copy for operator. Operator posed it Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23945809

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of microwave in kitchen -Exterior of hood filters Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23945824

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cook line under steam table

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

23-03-4

Detail 23516875

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23516874

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Time Extended

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 23514634

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 15 live flying insects in kitchen and 4 around drink station. operator killed all but six. Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23514636

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle bowl used to scoop rice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23514633

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled in kitchen. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23514632

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23514635

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

21-38-4

Detail 23514631

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sani bucket stored on floor in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Aug 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

12A-02-4

Detail 23112502

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee bill. Educated operator on proper handwashing procedures after handling dirty dishes.

16-21-4

Detail 23112500

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-34-5

Detail 23112498

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in kitchen area have accumulation of food splash on tile.

36-22-4

Detail 23112495

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Around dishwasher area.

14-69-4

Detail 23112501

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up.

51-13-4

Detail 23112497

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator document. Operator posted before end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23112496

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves and filters above fryers are soiled. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 23112499

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under dishwasher. Operator has a work order in.

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

22-49-4

Detail 22539940

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine reading under 50 ppm in Dish Washing Machine, primed unit to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 22539941

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One (1) live fly in bar area. Caught and destroyed by manager. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22539948

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at the make table in need of refurbishing or replacement, stained and heavy grooves.

31A-09-4

Detail 22539943

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on front line blocked by step stools, removed by manager Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22539949

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked on site previous day chicken, not dated, correced Corrected On-Site

36-08-4

Detail 22539945

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding /baseboards reattached under hand wash sink on cooks line.

36-01-4

Detail 22539946

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors, walls and baseboards under and behind equipment in need of cleaning.

23-03-4

Detail 22539942

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled. Reach in cooler units door gaskets soiled. Exterior of cooking and food holding equipment on cooks line soiled.

08B-12-5

Detail 22539947

Basic - Stored food not covered. Consumable bar ice trays for extra large cubes not covered in walk in freezer, moved by manager, case of chicken stored on floor of walk in freeze, corrected Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22539944

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions store$ on top herbs in walk in cooler, corrected Corrected On-Site

Jul 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-74-7

Detail 22129154

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 3 door reach in cooler unit at ambient air holding 44-46 from unit the stop sale food items. Call for repair has been placed but had continued to store tcs food items in unit. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Parts on order to complete repairs, currently no food items being stored in unit. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22129152

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken reach in cooler door gasket on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 22129153

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen prep and dishwashing areas - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Time Extended

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 22123040

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. See stop sale, counter reach in cooler unit ; cooked broccoli, 1# (52F - Cold Holding); commerically prepared chicken soup, 2quarts (51F - Cold Holding); Kimchi cabbage, 1-2 quart (51F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22123039

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale, counter reach in cooler unit ; cooked broccoli, 1# (52F - Cold Holding); commerically prepared chicken soup, 2quarts (51F - Cold Holding); Kimchi cabbage, 1-2 quart (51F - Cold Holding), item in reach in cooler from over night. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22123045

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Paperwork resent to operator for complaince

11-26-1

Detail 22123038

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. Hostess without employee agreement in place with out proof of food safety training. Paperwork resent to operator for complaince

31B-05-4

Detail 22123036

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Corrected Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22123046

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1#bowls with out handles in bulk corn starch, corrected Corrected On-Site

14-74-7

Detail 22123044

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 3 door reach in cooler unit at ambient air holding 44-46° from unit the stop sale food items. Call for repair has been placed but had continued to store tcs food items in unit.

14-11-5

Detail 22123041

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken reach in cooler door gasket on cooks line

08B-36-4

Detail 22123043

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Consumable ice at bar fully open ice bin with frayed wrap beverage lines feeded over exposed ice, lid reattached. Corrected On-Site

10-14-5

Detail 22123037

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on top of ice machine with direct contact of lip of bucket with un sanitized top. Corrected Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 22123042

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Holding unit not maintaining at 41° or below with out a ambient air thermometer in unit, corrected Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22123047

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in cooler make table on side of cooks line, holding standing soiled water in bottom of unit. And under lid to reach in cooler make tables.

36-02-5

Detail 22123048

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen prep and dishwashing areas

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

01B-01-4

Detail 21708478

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can Tomatillos 6#4oz. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 21708473

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepared on site queso cheese sauce 90-100° hot holding from 900am, placed back into microwave to reheat to minimum 165°:for hot holding.

22-02-4

Detail 21708476

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener.

24-06-4

Detail 21708477

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Chill stix stored in walk in freezer directly in wire non sanitized wire shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21708474

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 21708475

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed heads cabbage stored over ready to eat tofu in walk in cooler, corrected Corrected On-Site

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-01-4

Detail 21206189

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.2 cans of Tomatillos 6#4oz size. Repeat Violation

02B-01-5

Detail 21206185

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna on SPECIALS MENU not identified as being served raw or under cooked. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21206188

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected hand wash sink by cooks line. Corrected On-Site

24-06-4

Detail 21206191

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cold paddles stored in walk in freezer on non sanitized shelf between uses, corrected. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21206187

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Fees current, new license not displayed. Corrected found by manager. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21206190

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected Corrected On-Site

08B-31-4

Detail 21206186

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. 3 bags of raw shrimp that was covered I; ice in reach in cooler unit now in standing water from melted ice. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 21206192

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Unit next to stove without ambient air thermometer holding whole raw shell eggs

Jan 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 20772492

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Oyster sauce 5# 3 cans Sliced jalapeños 6#3oz 1 can

22-02-4

Detail 20772494

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At bar cutting boards with menu ipad, tape, thermometer on food prep surface, corrected.

02B-01-5

Detail 20772487

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Serves ground beef burgers at medium, not identified on menu as being served undercooked, internal temp not taken by operator at 155° or better to server without consumer advisory. Operator is now having wait staff have questions product to be ordered at the customers request. Corrective Action Taken

41-21-4

Detail 20772488

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Blue liquid in spray bottle, not labeled, corrected

53B-13-5

Detail 20772490

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. Bartender no food safety training available,

14-11-4

Detail 20772495

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Both Make table cut boards broken corners with jagged edges

36-11-4

Detail 20772489

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor need sealed, bare cement coming through.

22-16-4

Detail 20772493

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing water interior reach in cooler on cooks line, Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 20772491

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At bar, corrected

Jul 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 20348462

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire dry goods rack Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-16: in process of cleaning Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Jul 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

35A-02-6

Detail 20346215

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live flying insect at bar 1 live flying insect by dry storage shelf Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20346212

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple items is cookline cooler . See temperature below all marked on temp log within past 4 hours under 41°. Moved to rapid chill. Rechecked after 30 minutes 42°-46° Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20346217

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior shelving reach in cooler Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20346214

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed large amount of food in hand sink at cookline from dumping/cleaning out pot

13-03-4

Detail 20346210

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook

24-08-4

Detail 20346216

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Over triple sink

23-03-4

Detail 20346213

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire dry goods rack Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 20346211

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black buildup over triple sink