Hyatt Place Titusville Kennedy Space Center
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Hyatt Place Titusville Kennedy Space Center, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around nine violations to closer to 12 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Titusville restaurants (averaging 67), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired for Michelle W
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic pitcher container stored inside hand sink in kitchen by ice machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time as public health control form not available. Inspector provided operator with a form. Operator completed form during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
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. Make table in kitchen in disrepair. No food items stored inside **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishmachine on bar area not working. Operator states not being used at the moment, they are using the one in the kitchen instead.
16-55-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee energy drink stored in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use ice bucket for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice bucket, operator flipped it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-13-5
Basic - Reach-in coolers interior in kitchen by ice machine have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
58
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test strips expired at dishwasher sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No high temp strips or thermometer to check the temperature of high temp dishwashing machines. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: Time extension to 8/7/25 **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available at establishment - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Reach in cooler under make table in kitchen area with temperatures of 48F . - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: Operator is waiting on repair person. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women receptacles in ladies room in lobby area in not covered - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go Cookies and brownies located by bar area are not labeled with establishment information - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
64
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 9 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table in kitchen area; sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (47F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (48F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (45F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (46F - Cold Holding); shredded white cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (49F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak over French fries in "dinner reach in freezer". Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Make table in kitchen area; sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (47F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (48F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (45F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (46F - Cold Holding); shredded white cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (49F - Cold Holding). All kept there overnight
01B-02-5
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temp dishmachine located on bar area recorded 150 F after many attempts **Warning**
22-57-6
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples on breakfast buffet not individually wrapped
08B-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in kitchen by three compartment sink with a plant put inside **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test strips expired at dishwasher sink
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No high temp strips or thermometer to check the temperature of high temp dishwashing machines.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on handwashing sink on the kitchen by ice machine
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available at establishment
05-08-4
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 printed copy to operator and one employee signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap on handwashing sink in kitchen by ice machine
31B-03-4
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. 2 expired
53B-14-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates and bowls located on buffet area not inverted. Operator corrected it **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
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. Reach in cooler under make table in kitchen area with temperatures of 48F .
14-74-7
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women receptacles in ladies room in lobby area in not covered
32-12-6
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open employee beverage on make table prep area by kitchen entrance next to bananas. Operator removed beverage **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Single Ketchup packets box found on floor in dry storage room. Operator moved box **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go Cookies and brownies located by bar area are not labeled with establishment information
02D-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in ladies bathroom in the lobby area
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler under make table in the kitchen
29-49-6
15
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Black bowl in hand wash sink near dish washing area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in breakfast cooler shelves soiled.
22-16-4
86
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mary Velasquez 6/18/24
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in kitchen handwash sink and multi purpose cleaner bottle stored in handwash sink at bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available to insure proper sanitizer levels.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near ice machine and triple sink. Operator refilled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Employee Becky date of hire 7/1/24 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small CO2 bottle in dry storage room. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket and coffee filters not stored inverted. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
52
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cold station on buffet ; cooked from raw whole eggs still on shell on buffet line (59F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar, hand wash sink blocked by equipment, same area used as coffee station during breakfast. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar station, corrected **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. New employees on site not yet food safety trained without employee agreement in place, form sent to operator and completed by employees while inspection was taking place. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Last changed 6/15/23: to be changed every 6 months per manufactured instructions.
29-28-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small co2 tank not secured in dry stock room
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Kitchen Dish Washing Machine with debris. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweater and back pack stored on dry food storage room on poles of shelving over client food items.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Server/ food prep person without any hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under and behind equipment at the 3 compartment sink area soiled.
36-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler unit on cooks line without ambient air thermometer for liquid egg product, corrected.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior soiled old food debris,
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Brown food storage container on shelving without overhead protection not inverted, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.cut whole apple, orange and banana not all w@shed and stored together in same container on cooks line, removed by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle on cooks line, clear liquid (water) not labeled.
02D-01-5
33
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. To go items in front bar prepared on site not labeled with address of location prepared. Other needed info in sticker currently in place. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Currently not utilizing the grab n go cooler **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
95
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. Opened quart half and half not date marked, believed opened Sunday 7/16/23 **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line across handwash sink in dish washing area from the mop bucket solution, corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table stained/soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels hand wash sink dish washing station . **Warning**
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. New gm not to find records in old gm office. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Hourly employees on site, 2 new employees working over 60 days on site, no signed employee agreement on site. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked on site whole shell eggs, not dated , corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee items stored over client items in reach in freezer unit, corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. To go items in front bar prepared on site not labeled with address of location prepared. Other needed info in sticker currently in place. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer unit on line, interior soiled with old food debris **Warning**
22-16-4
41
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Coffee urn cleaner stored with single use cups, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Opened gallons of milk at bar not date marked from opened 2 days prior, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Burgers served to order, no consumer advisory on menu, corrected while inspection was taking place **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Behind merrychef on cooks line.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples for the breakfast buffet not individually wrapped and stickers still attached to washed product.
08B-15-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Location preparing grab n go sandwiches and package meats and cheese containers
02D-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front bar, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Breakfast buffet under cabinet of cold holding plate, odorous coming from inside cabinet.
36-64-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cardboard pizza boxes stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Strain basket of cleaned spoons on front buffet stored for use not inverted. Soiled plates stored on and with clean items on dish rack.
24-05-4
45
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Repackaged raw hamburger Pattie's stored over French fries in reach in cooler, correced **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Portion control items held on breakfast buffet pc cream cheese (59F - Cold Holding); approx 30 each pc butter (61F - Cold Holding), items discarded and time plan put into place .approx 30 each
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Portion control items held on breakfast buffet pc cream cheese (59F - Cold Holding); pc butter (61F - Cold Holding), items discarded and time plan put into place .
03A-02-5
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. Sonia working on site over 90 days .
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar and no soap in the soap dispenser.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion control cup without handle used in parm cheese, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under stored chemical soiled, suggested placing items on wheel in order to clean floor under. Floor drains soiled thru location.
36-01-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hyatt Place Titusville Kennedy Space Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hyatt Place Titusville Kennedy Space Center on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hyatt Place Titusville Kennedy Space Center?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hyatt Place Titusville Kennedy Space Center.
How does Hyatt Place Titusville Kennedy Space Center compare to other restaurants in Titusville?
Hyatt Place Titusville Kennedy Space Center most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Titusville average of 67.
Has Hyatt Place Titusville Kennedy Space Center's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hyatt Place Titusville Kennedy Space Center have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hyatt Place Titusville Kennedy Space Center means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hyatt Place Titusville Kennedy Space Center inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hyatt Place Titusville Kennedy Space Center is inspected around three times per year on average.
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