Canopy Road Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
82
Score
Canopy Road Cafe has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Inlet Beach restaurants, the typical score is 76; Canopy Road Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cold hold- upright freezer- ROP salmon stored over black bean veggie burger, raw pork chop stored over cooked chili with beans, raw chicken breast stored over diced potato.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam well- hot hold- Sausage gravy 113F (7:00-10:00)- reheated 171F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Emily Brown expired 3-25-23.
53B-14-5
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. Inspector provided DBPRMOBILE health reporting compliance form to kitchen manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Steam well and expo dishes are stored under hand soap at hand sink
08B-36-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under waffle maker, meat slicer, over edge of sink with ice, under butter bottle and toppings, under bowls on shelf above fryer. Manager removed cloth from under waffle maker. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left side corner of ice chute soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling /tile missing above all in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth at front counter bar area over condiments and drink ware.
36-37-5
47
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham 48F and shredded chicken 47F. Manager discarded both. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage gravy 105F. Manager states out for 1.5 hours and put on stove to bring to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for eggs sitting out and time not marked on eggs. Manager states two hours. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked while still wet. Manager took wet cups back to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons stored food contact side up. Manager took to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
61
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits 120F and sausage gravy 119F. Manager states 2 hours and turned heat up. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no time mark for eggs out on counter. Employee marked time at 7:00 am. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons stored in rack with food contact side up. Manager had employee flip items. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
58
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Manager states one hour.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of yellow liquid. Employee labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed wallet and keys sitting on food items in dry storage. Manger moved to employee locker. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white container of sugar with no label. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make bar- sausage link 46F ( 3 hours ), sliced avocado 58F ( 39 minutes ), house made pimento cheese 46F ( 3.5 hours ). Manager added ice under food to reduce temperature. Prepping- hash browns 70F (2 hours) manager placed hash browns in freezer to reduce temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hand and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grits 127F ( 3 hours ). Manger had employee reheat grits to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Waffle iron and consumer to go boxes stored on top of soiled cardboard on top of deep freezer next to fryer.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open drink on food contact table on side of steam well.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys stored on food contact surface next to steam well.
40-06-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at table by microwave, prep make bar, toaster and at waffle iron shelf.
21-10-4
39
Jul 22, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Canopy Road Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Canopy Road Cafe on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Canopy Road Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Canopy Road Cafe.
How does Canopy Road Cafe compare to other restaurants in Inlet Beach?
Canopy Road Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Inlet Beach average of 76.
Has Canopy Road Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Canopy Road Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Canopy Road Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Canopy Road Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Canopy Road Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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