Sharpes, Brevard County

PORT ST. JOHN LUNCH BOX

5601 US1, Sharpes, FL 32927

FoodSeating
Latest violations
20
6 High Priority
Oct 28, 2025
City
Sharpes
County
Brevard
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
11

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.

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 20

28-19-4

Detail 24150345

High Priority - Approval of the septic tank system limits the establishment to the use of single-service items only for customers. Multi-use utensils are in use. Facility using regular plates, cups, utensils for customer use. Per provisos, facility must only use single service items. Per supervisor on duty, Inspectors provided operator with a contact from Brevard County Sewage department to call. Warning

12A-29-4

Detail 24150343

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook touched back sink and back door and went back to handle food without changing gloves and hand wash. Cook was coached to wash hands and change gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-48-5

Detail 24150352

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased food approved sanitizer during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 24150359

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored under raw beef in walk in freezer. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 24150355

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 pieces of droppings found in ice machine area. Operator cleaned up Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24150357

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage stored on make table at 80 F for 2 hours. Operator placed in freezer to rapid cool. New temperature 38F. COS Butter pats stored on front counter at 70F. Per operator, customers prefer it soft. Recommended operator to place on time plan. Butters will be discard .Operator completed time as public health control form during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

52-03-4

Detail 24150349

Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Operator corrected some copies of the menu Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24150340

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards Can opener Slicer Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24150353

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. Operator was provided with a copy and had employee on shift sign. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 24150358

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. Missing for Maria Warning

14-74-7

Detail 24150351

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. Operator had a work order in for reach in cooler of make table in kitchen. All items were already placed on ice. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24150350

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach found in ice machine area. Operator cleaned up. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24150354

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 24150342

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in breader container. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 24150341

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. In kitchen above make table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-27-4

Detail 24150346

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Per plans, facility has a mop sink outside. Mop sink has been removed Warning

16-46-4

Detail 24150347

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

06-01-5

Detail 24150344

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef patties were thawed at room temperature by three compartment sink. Operator was coached on proper thawing methods and placed it in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24150356

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around and above kitchen equipment Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24150348

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white powder not labeled in outside room by dry rack. Per operator, it was labeled "breader" Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 5, 2025

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 4, 2025

Complaint Partial

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

35A-04-4

Detail 23806381

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 rodent droppings on shelves where loaf of bread stored at. Approximately 10 more rodent droppings by stove

31B-02-4

Detail 23806380

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink

May 30, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

14-01-5

Detail 23798729

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup in flour, chicken breaded and panko container. Operator removed styrofoam cup and discarded

50-09-4

Detail 23798734

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 4/1/2025

14-09-4

Detail 23798732

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make station flip top cutting board has a lot of cutting grooves

14-11-5

Detail 23798731

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Operator has stated at the beginning of complaint Full inspection that the walk in cooler is down. Only thing is in the walk in cooler is loafs of bread and raw onions. They do have a work order in to repair the walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 23798728

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer Repeat Violation

38-01-4

Detail 23798730

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield damage on cook line Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23798733

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelf's are soiled with rust Repeat Violation

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

02C-01-5

Detail 23596249

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Shredded cheese in walk in cooler dated 2/15.

01B-24-5

Detail 23596252

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Shredded cheese in walk in cooler container dated 2/15 see stop sale

22-02-4

Detail 23596245

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable small white cutting board soiled. Operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23596247

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen being used to thaw fish.

36-34-5

Detail 23596246

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

14-11-5

Detail 23596250

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two door reach in cooler to left of soda machine in poor repair, no door handle on walk in cooler door and reach in cooler shelves rust pitted in back storage room. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23596254

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 23596248

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice. Operator fixed. Corrected On-Site

38-01-4

Detail 23596251

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield cracked in kitchen and missing cover over wait station. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23596253

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

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 7Total: 7

36-34-5

Detail 23135672

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23135669

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in cooler at wait station down and not being utilized for tcs food. (Empty) Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23135673

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up on ceiling and floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23135668

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Time Extended

38-01-4

Detail 23135667

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light covers in kitchen over cook line cracked. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Time Extended

35B-09-4

Detail 23135670

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. No vermin present. Screen door not self closing. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23135671

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusting. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Time Extended

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

01B-02-5

Detail 23132740

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler flip top sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut ham (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding)See Stop Sale

03A-02-5

Detail 23132732

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler flip top sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut ham (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23132733

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. Employee Anthony not informed of health policy. Gave operator document for employee to sign during inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23132739

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks by office area not properly secured.

36-34-5

Detail 23132731

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

14-11-5

Detail 23132729

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in cooler at wait station down and not being utilized for tcs food. (Empty) Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23132730

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

22-08-4

Detail 23132736

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled.

38-01-4

Detail 23132735

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light covers in kitchen over cook line cracked. Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 23132737

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave operator document. Operator posted on left side wall leading to kitchen before end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

35B-09-4

Detail 23132738

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. No vermin present. Screen door not self closing. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23132734

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

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

22-42-4

Detail 22613618

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine used as sanitizer on site, test reading under 25 ppm, reset to 50 ppm by kitchen manager Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 22613616

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in outside food storage area, screened door left open, next unannounced routine per D. Watson.

31A-11-4

Detail 22613617

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled spoon observed in hand wash sink on arrival. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22613624

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cooks line, corrected, hand wash sink at wait station no soap.

14-01-5

Detail 22613623

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion control cup without handle used as scoop in coffee Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22613615

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

14-11-5

Detail 22613621

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Non working reach in cooler unit at the wait station, not to be used for tcs food storage unless maintained at cold holding of 41° or colder. Currently empty.

10-20-4

Detail 22613620

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cooks line

38-01-4

Detail 22613622

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield cover over ceiling light on cooks line broken. Repeat Violation

35B-09-4

Detail 22613619

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. 2 liv3 flies present, back screened door not self closing Repeat Violation

Sep 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-11-5

Detail 22277883

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for coke reach in cooler broken. Door handle to walk in cooler broken/ missing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22277879

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Threshold floor between kitchen / dish washing station, floor tile broken. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 22277881

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Wait station area over beverage station, lights burnt out. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22277880

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of prep table rusting / soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22277882

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line area behind grill soiled wall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Time Extended

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 12Total: 20

08B-56-4

Detail 22118283

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Cleaned food storage container with cut lemons stored in ice bin near consumable ice at beverage station, corrected Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 22118281

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed dish washer return to kitchen to wash hands before getting ice and used 3 compartment sink to wash hands, corrected and reeducted Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22118294

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 has again been emailed to operator by inspector for compliance. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22118289

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed customer to go cup placed on food prep / cutting board before being refilled, operator removed and sanitized area. Cleaned food table slicer, last used previous day, old food still on unit, cleaned while inspection was taking place. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 22118295

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.eggs Benedict served, not identified on menu as being served under cooked, corrected menu while inspection was taking place. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22118297

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. Cook on site without proof of food safety training, on site from licensing 7 months prior. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22118280

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. Paperwork has again been emailed to operator by inspector for compliance. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22118284

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles of chemicals not labeled. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22118278

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls without handles used in ground coffee, cooked potatoes and shredded cheese. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22118285

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in dry stock room, open seem needs repair Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22118292

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Fees are current, new license needs printed and posted Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 22118282

Basic - Employee beverage in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected by dishwasher. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22118293

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for coke reach in cooler broken. Door handle to walk in cooler broken/ missing. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22118296

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Threshold floor between kitchen / dish washing station, floor tile broken. Warning

36-62-4

Detail 22118288

Basic - Light not functioning. Wait station area over beverage station, lights burnt out. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 22118287

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler/reach in freezer unit no ambient thermometer. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22118290

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of prep table rusting / soiled. Warning

21-44-1

Detail 22118279

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Santi bucket stored on prep table with open prepped product next to bucket at 200 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-09-4

Detail 22118291

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - no vermin present. Back entrance screen door, screen torn. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22118286

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line area behind grill soiled wall. Warning

Feb 16, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-50-4

Detail 21785910

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Gas line and suppression system lines soiled, ceiling vent soiled.