Express Cafe & More
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Express Cafe & More has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Among Melbourne restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Used for butter blend on grill.
14-14-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
86
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw beef and raw chicken stored above ready to eat, fully cooked sausage patties in refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meat sauce (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (58F - Cold Holding). Discarded meat sauce from Friday. Chicken was prepped this morning
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink inside kitchen door **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
53B-01-5
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Refrigerator has ice build up inside on top. Thermometer reading 45F
14-74-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above grill
36-34-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used in salt and sugar containers
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
41
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Went through a change of ownership on August 9, 2024. Called the office to verify change of ownership application. No application on file. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish in upright refrigerator **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink front counter.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright freezer door does not stay closed. Bungee cord used to secure door. Upright refrigerator has ice build up on fan, fan is not operating.
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoned flour not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils not stored inverted under prep table.
24-05-4
55
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels dispenser at front counter area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.ice build up in reach in freezer and cooler. Operator called maintenance to come defrost. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
86
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sliced tomatoes found dated 4/21 operator had cut them this morning and forgot to change date. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
02C-01-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (98F - Hot Holding), operator began rapid reheat Sausage retemp at 168F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: 30 days time extended **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled white substance on dry storage shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
61
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Above triple sink, educated operator on hazards to health for humans **Warning**
41-24-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sliced tomatoes found dated 4/21 operator had cut them this morning and forgot to change date. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (98F - Hot Holding), operator began rapid reheat Sausage retemp at 168F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator couldn't find manager card **Warning**
53A-01-7
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
Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink by entrance to kitchen **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bags on floor under front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled white substance on dry storage shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
32
Dec 15, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler
05-09-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Express Cafe & More last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Express Cafe & More on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Express Cafe & More?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Express Cafe & More.
How does Express Cafe & More compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Express Cafe & More most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Express Cafe & More's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Express Cafe & More have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Express Cafe & More 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 Express Cafe & More inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Express Cafe & More is inspected around four times per year on average.
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