The Galley Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, The Galley Cafe has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Sep 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly 14 violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The Galley Cafe's latest score of 86 sits above the Apollo Beach average of 67. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Sabrena Wood **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: No certified food manager certifications at time of callback. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Admin Complaint**
51-11-4
86
Jul 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over lime in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers in handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Sabrena Wood **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled next to handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on shelf with mixers. **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted above soda boxes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at the bottom of reach in cooler across from soda machine. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Turkey and cheese thawing on counter. Employee placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic knives, forks, and spoons not handle first near service window. **Warning**
25-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted above ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
35
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers not inverted on shelf above 3 compartment sink.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dry storage shelf.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees keys on box of plastic straws. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Hot dog container lid cracked in reach in cooler.
14-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper bowls not inverted above reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm quaternary ammonium, employee remade tested 150 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons and forks not facing handle first.
25-02-4
47
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf above single service bowls, operator removed drinks at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on reach in cooler, operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic plates stored on floor in upstairs storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket Quaternary ammonia 0ppm - operator remade tested 150 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of oil not labeled above reach in cooler, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Galley Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Galley Cafe on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Galley Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Galley Cafe.
How does The Galley Cafe compare to other restaurants in Apollo Beach?
The Galley Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Apollo Beach average of 67.
Has The Galley Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Galley Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Galley Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Galley Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Galley Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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