The Café
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, The Café has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Jacksonville Beach restaurants (averaging 73), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Observed some employee food training expired.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing degreasers without labels. Manager placed labels on spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - 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. Observed food prepared on site in grab and go cooler without identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
64
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler Swai fish not held frozen before using reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Per manager fish were received frozen then thawed and then vacuum sealed and placed in reduced oxygen packages and placed back into walk in freezer.
03G-04-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 4 flying insects. 3 flying insects in kitchen. 1 flying insect in dining area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk in cooler Swai fish not held frozen before using reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Spoke to manager and he explained that fish were frozen then thawed and placed in reduced oxygen packages.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pepto stored on prep table next to condiments. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling tiles in kitchen dusty.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - 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. Observed salad , custard , dressings and desserts packaged onsite without identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment.
02D-03-4
41
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
78
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf over prep table. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with bracelet and watch on. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under equipment soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open box of fries stored on floor of walk in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in dining area near soda station. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch and bracelets on.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
78
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried cheese sticks (119-130F) stored in container under a heat lamp in front buffet area. Chef stated cheese sticks were reheated about 20 minutes ago and placed under the heat lamp to hold hot. Chef voluntarily discarded cheese sticks. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw bacon in small prep reach in cooler across from the fryers on cook line. Manager properly separated food **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - 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. Manager unable to provided proof of any employee training. ( employee certificates expired April 2022 and November 2022) **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment breakfast menu offers undercooked eggs and menus nor establishment has a consumer advisory. Provided advisory sign to chef and chef posted sign out front by board menu. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Café last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Café on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Café?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Café.
How does The Café compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
The Café most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has The Café's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Café have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Café means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Café inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Café is inspected around three times per year on average.
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