Cafe Marina Wine and Deli

2137 N Courtenay Pkwy, Unit 31, Merritt Island, FL 32953

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Cafe Marina Wine and Deli, the earliest from 2025. On Apr 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Compared to other Merritt Island restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding).

03A-02-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please renew as soon as possible

50-17-3

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in flip top of reach-in cooler stored in soiled water at 39°F **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Surface not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Drywall used to line food storage shelves

36-30-4

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over vegetables in reach-in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-02-5

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.

14-55-4

Jun 13, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Sneeze guard over hot holding unit at front counter is not sufficient. Better barrier shall be supplied prior to use

08B-02-4

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

32-04-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over front counter. Perforated acoustic tiles

36-37-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Marina Wine and Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Marina Wine and Deli on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Cafe Marina Wine and Deli compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?

Cafe Marina Wine and Deli most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Merritt Island average of 77.

Has Cafe Marina Wine and Deli's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cafe Marina Wine and Deli have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cafe Marina Wine and Deli means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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