Canopy Road Cafe
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
90
Score
Canopy Road Cafe has been inspected 10 times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 11, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “employee touching ready-to-eat food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Canopy Road Cafe's latest score of 90 sits above the Lithia average of 78. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No Quaternary Ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Current tube was water damaged **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Aug 6, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shelled eggs then handled spatula and plated cooked bacon without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee crack shelled eggs then wiped hands on pants. They then proceeded to continue handling spatulas and cooking orders without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-28-4
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. Observed employee talking on cellphone and then put on gloves without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch cooked bacon on plate. Discussed with manager. **Warning**
09-01-4
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. Shelled eggs, cooked sausage and sliced cheese on cook line. Had employee time mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of cleaners stored over soda bobs on cook line. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No Quaternary Ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Current tube was water damaged **Warning**
16-37-1
37
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen causing for standing water to get caught **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
95
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches behind thermostat 1 live roach stuck in bait trap. Manager eradicated all three roaches, and cleaned and sanitized areas **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles of sanitizer not labeled. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on duct tape on wall by fire extinguisher. Manager discarded duct tape and cleaned and sanitize the area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen causing for standing water to get caught **Warning**
36-11-4
70
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken At bottom left of door frame going into kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed standing water in kitchen where flooring is not smooth due to missing grout **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
90
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of sanitizer not labeled. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed standing water in kitchen where flooring is not smooth due to missing grout **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken At bottom left of door frame going into kitchen. **Warning**
36-03-4
74
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
29-37-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink next to prep sink. Emailed sign to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
74
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook cutting strawberries and handled toast with bare hands **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
01D-03-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At three compartment sink **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line ice bath: shredded cheddar (50F - Cold Holding) manager put in cooler. Discussed using more ice or adding to time as a public health control plan **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed unlabeled bottle of chemical stored over soda bibbs. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Emily Roberts. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Currently 3 cooks and 3 servers working, no cfm on site. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that some 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 - 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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Unwashed vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed whole onions, tomatoes, and avocados stored over butter and cream and walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink next to prep sink. Emailed sign to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-04-4
27
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Meat in walk-in cooking
02C-03-5
90
Jan 19, 2023
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 Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Canopy Road Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “employee touching ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Canopy Road Cafe.
How does Canopy Road Cafe compare to other restaurants in Lithia?
Canopy Road Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lithia average of 78.
Has Canopy Road Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Canopy Road Cafe have averaged around three 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 four times per year on average.
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