Charlie's Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
90
Score
Charlie's Cafe has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 25, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited four times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Rosemary Beach restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing- sausage patty 30F, cooked round eggs 28F. Food being thawed at room temp in 3 compartment sink no cold running water. Employee turned on water to run over food. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cooked diced potatoes and cooked round eggs stored in zip lock bag in upright freezer not labeled.
02D-01-5
90
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with speed rack near ice cream display. Employee removed speed rack from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soap bottle stored in sink on cook line. Employee removed soap from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for sanitizer at 3 compartment sink. Provided strips for establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water provided at all to sink near ice cream display. Employee turned on water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at small make bar. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
64
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
86
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can stored in front of hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at small make table. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
86
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed blade and sent to ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink at front counter blocked with trash can. Sink in kitchen blocked with broom and dust pan. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board at small make bar in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at front counter at coffee station.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet cloth stored on drip pan of coffee maker in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-09-4
70
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. Hash browns 130F ( 10:45-11:15 ). Employee reheating hash browns to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with scrambled egg debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Grits stored in upright cooler uncovered. Employee placed lid on grits. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Chlorine sanitizer in bucket 0 ppm. Employee changed sanitizer to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-28-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at front counter blocked with trash can. Hand sink in kitchen blocked with boxes. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Bagel and Lox is cold smoked and served raw and is not marked on menus as being raw. Manager began correcting menus. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Multiple wet soiled cloths stored on cutting boards, and food contact tables at front counter and in kitchen.
21-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin in kitchen has built up debris on the inside and frame that lid sits on.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks in back of kitchen near mop sink nicotine secure.
51-11-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface at espresso machine.
21-05-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack, purses, sunglasses stored on food cart at front counter next to plastic spoons, gloves and drink trays.
40-06-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Ice cream tasting spoons not stored inverted.
25-02-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charlie's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charlie's Cafe on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charlie's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Charlie's Cafe.
How does Charlie's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Rosemary Beach?
Charlie's Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Rosemary Beach average of 90.
Has Charlie's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charlie's Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Charlie's 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 Charlie's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Charlie's Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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