Am Cafe of Edgewater
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
35
Score
Am Cafe of Edgewater appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “employee cracked raw shell eggs”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Edgewater average 80, so Am Cafe of Edgewater trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
55
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked eggs and then plated fresh toast and bacon. Manager discussed with employee **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Above mop sink **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Dishwasher washed his hands at three compartment sink **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsed thermometer; dumped sanitizer bucket. Discussed with manager **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedict and hollandaise items on the menu **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of microwave **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil and containers of flour **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Tongs hung above three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. In the exterior storage room, bag of clean linens on the floor in half under the mop bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-17-4
39
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking as required - eggs, pooled eggs, butter
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles over sugar packets **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm cl. Corrected to 100 ppm cl **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Changed gloves but did not wash hands. Discussed with manager
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Double panned cream cheese and shredded cheese 45F. Operator removed extra plastic container stored underneath. Top of smaller cooler next to kitchen entrance from dining room - sausage out and returned to cooler 59F - milk bath 60F out for an order. Returned to cooler
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Unable to provide certificate - Scott
53A-04-6
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. Megan
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. One reads 40F+, the other 50F+ in ice water **Corrected On-Site**
05-06-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Ham in the reach in cooler pulled from freezer a couple of days ago marked with day frozen
02C-08-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on microwave Keys on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
29
Aug 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid; trash on the ground around dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair. Triple cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cookline under equipment/along wall **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
86
Oct 6, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
43
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 1 on pull through dish area, 1 on the floor under the dish machine with other debris - in the shed attached to the back of the building, 1 on top of ice machine, 2 on top of unused slicer on top of the ice machine, 2 on top of freezer, and 10+ on the maintenance shelving and on top of the water heater. Shed opens to outdoors and is completely separate from restaurant **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: 2 on dry storage shelving, 1 on maintenance shelving, 2 on the floor in the shed. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Approximately 8 in the storage shed; operator began cleaning up and removing items **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster/lid open**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Under dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Am Cafe of Edgewater last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Am Cafe of Edgewater on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Am Cafe of Edgewater?
Across the inspection record, “employee cracked raw shell eggs” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Am Cafe of Edgewater.
How does Am Cafe of Edgewater compare to other restaurants in Edgewater?
Am Cafe of Edgewater most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Edgewater average of 80.
Has Am Cafe of Edgewater's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Am Cafe of Edgewater have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Am Cafe of Edgewater means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Am Cafe of Edgewater inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Am Cafe of Edgewater is inspected around three times per year on average.
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