Merritt Island, Brevard County

CORA ISLAND CAFE

135 N GROVE ST, Merritt Island, FL 32953

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
May 8, 2026
City
Merritt Island
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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.

May 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 24565216

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler. Raw chicken stored over deli meats Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24565218

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes in well. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24565219

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bowl of raw chicken stored on the floor Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 24565220

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Togo containers stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 24565215

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Remade 50ppm Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 24565217

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Container stored directly on the floor Corrected On-Site

May 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 23765274

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw salmon stored above salami and cooked bacon. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 23765272

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

21-07-4

Detail 23765273

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm. Operator diluted to 100ppm Corrected On-Site

May 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22838742

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw shelled eggs and raw bacon stored over plastic water bottles and beer. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22838741

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chaffing candles stored over single service items. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 22838739

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. Owners wife assists with food service for larger events Warning

27-11-4

Detail 22838740

Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. Mop sink has no water supply for hot or cold water Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22838743

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service utensils and coffee filters stored unprotected. Corrected On-Site

May 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-24-5

Detail 21987586

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over beef. Corrected On-Site

29-27-4

Detail 21987587

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

Mar 23, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 20949863

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

32-04-4

Detail 20949861

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

31B-04-4

Detail 20949860

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom. Corrected On-Site

16-04-4

Detail 20949862

Basic - Only one drainboard or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Recommend to change cabinet above left hand basin to a wire rack and work from right to left.