Cafe Krewe 22 of Port St John
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Cafe Krewe 22 of Port St John, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 13, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to eight violations.
Looking across the full record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Cocoa facility scores 82, putting Cafe Krewe 22 of Port St John on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Nyquill and pain med bottles stored next to flour on shelf in back area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook handle raw chicken, then changed gloved without washing hands to handle tortilla bread. Coached cook on proper hand washing procedures. Cook washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers stored inside hand sink by triple sink area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. On front bar area. Operator secured it **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By ice machine in kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both grease trap and dumpster not on pad, both are directly sitting on grass **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed operator thaw frozen raw pork chunks in standing water inside the prep sink
06-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in low boy coolers torn on cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
50
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms in establishment - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster on grass - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
90
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Diced steak stored cold holding overnight in reach in cooler low boy at 48F Raw chorizo stored cold holding overnight in reach in cooler low boy at 48F Raw shredded stored cold holding overnight in reach in cooler low boy at 48 F Raw pastor pork stored cold holding overnight in reach in cooler low boy at 48F **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter Under hand sink on cook line
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ready to eat Chicken broth stored under raw shrimp and raw fish in reach in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw Diced steak stored cold holding overnight in reach in cooler low boy at 48F Raw chorizo stored cold holding overnight in reach in cooler low boy at 48F Raw shredded stored cold holding overnight in reach in cooler low boy at 48 F Raw pastor pork stored cold holding overnight in reach in cooler low boy at 48F **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink in employee restroom **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Employees on shift signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan prepared 2 days prior not date marked. Operator date marked them **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in employee restroom unlabeled. Operator labeled fabuloso **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms in establishment
32-04-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on cook line wearing a watch during food preparation. Server wearing bracelet while serving food. Removed Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Low boy reach in cooler on cook line not keeping food cold with temperature of 49F
14-11-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster on grass
33-23-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In dried beans container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator was provided a form. Operator posted it **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
27
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In silver two door cooler more than 4 hours raw chicken (61F - Cold Holding); raw beef (66F - Cold Holding); cooked bean (60F - Cold Holding); raw pork (58F - Cold Holding); salsa with tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); queso (62F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (63F - Cold Holding); taco beef (61F - Cold Holding); milk (60F - Cold Holding)see stop sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In silver two door reach in cooler raw chicken (61F - Cold Holding); raw beef (66F - Cold Holding); cooked bean (60F - Cold Holding); raw pork (58F - Cold Holding); salsa with tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); queso (62F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (63F - Cold Holding); taco beef (61F - Cold Holding); milk (60F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near cookline. Operator refilled. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink near prep sink. Operator refilled. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled next to two door silver reach in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves rusting next to silver two door reach in cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of white substance not labeled. Operator labeled sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
50
Oct 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen / dis wash area. Per supervisor ion duty, C. Vaughan next routine unannounced inspection.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid fees while inspection was taking place. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Whole raw shell eggs stored on door of reach in cooler over ready to eat mayonnaise and jelly, corrected by manager **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Needed paperwork was given to operator by inspector for complaince by the next unannounced rountine inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both White cutting board on make tables soiled/stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, corrected by operator **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked from raw on site chicken wings not date marked, corrected by manager **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter system on bib unit not date marked from when it was and/or when it needs filter replaced.
29-28-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks not secured in bib room.
51-11-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cooking equipment stored on floor in back room under microwave.
24-07-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employees restroom without a cover trash receptacle.
32-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen / prep area floors sticky and soiled in path areas.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Mop sink room, tiles missing. Ceiling tile in need of replacement in mop room. Wall behind 3 compartment sink not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in freezer/reach in cooler unit holding whole raw shell eggs without a ambient air thermo. Corrected by operator **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in employee restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelve under side prep table soiled,
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop Stored in mop bucket ringer.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle with clear liquid(water) on cooks line not labeled. Corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
22
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner on prep table, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table stained /soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Grid loose in kitchen/ prep area holding ceilin* tiles.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Opened bottle of soda in reach in cooler on top shelf over client items.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In mop sink room. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken in standing water thawing in prep sink. Corrected **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle on cook line not labeled(water) **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Krewe 22 of Port St John last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Krewe 22 of Port St John on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Krewe 22 of Port St John?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Krewe 22 of Port St John.
How does Cafe Krewe 22 of Port St John compare to other restaurants in Cocoa?
Cafe Krewe 22 of Port St John most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Cocoa average of 82.
Has Cafe Krewe 22 of Port St John's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cafe Krewe 22 of Port St John have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cafe Krewe 22 of Port St John 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 Cafe Krewe 22 of Port St John inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Krewe 22 of Port St John is inspected around two times per year on average.
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