Kelseys Pizza Restaurant and Preacher Bar
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
27
Score
Kelseys Pizza Restaurant and Preacher Bar appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 19, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly 13 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “observed”, showing up four times.
Kelseys Pizza Restaurant and Preacher Bar's latest score of 27 falls below the Cape Canaveral average of 76. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
5
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer pump bottles stored in service window and on shelf over expo area. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
41-10-4
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler on cook line slaw (61F - Cold Holding). Stored in a bowl above fill line of unit. **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In steam well on cook line. cheddar queso (61F - Reheating); Gouda queso (83F - Reheating). Operator stated they were placed in well at 9am. Temp taken at 11:20am. Priority: High Priority
01B-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medications and first aid supplies stored over pizza service stands. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority
41-07-4
High Priority - 03E-02-5 Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In steam well on cook line. cheddar queso (61F - Reheating); Gouda queso (83F - Reheating). Operator stated they were placed in well at 9am. Temp taken at 11:20am. SEE STOP SALE Priority: High Priority
03E-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine on service line has an accumulation of mold like substance **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. On service line is being used as a dump sink. Ice in the well **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
31A-11-4
Basic - Observed: In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddle stored on top of pizza oven. Priority: Basic
10-02-4
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves and beer walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substances Priority: Bas
23-03-4
Basic - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meatballs and raw beef being thawed by ambient temperature on speed cart across from walk-in cooler glass door. Operator moved to walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
06-01-5
Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both Ice machines have an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
22-20-5
Basic - Observed: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket stored inverted on the floor in rear dry storage hallway Priority: Basic
24-07-4
Basic - Observed: Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. In beer walk-in cooler mango salsa, cooked onions, melted cheeses, condiments and wine bottles on shelves below dripping condenser unit Priority: Basic
08B-36-4
Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Case of lemons on the floor in beer walk-in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
27
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 26, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib in dish area
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door reach in cooler at pizza area shredded cheese on pizza (52F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Standing puddle of sewage outside rear door.
28-14-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Over service line. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator has tag for current stock stored in binder **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns in bar area are have an accumulation of mold like substance. Deli slicer is soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used as dump sink on wall between pizza and cook lines. Food in well
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to locate test strips for quaternary sanitizer
16-37-1
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. Operator is only able to provide certificates for Petra, Adam, David, and Marlene **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Dates for water filters above ice machine are not legible
29-28-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Behind the bar **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop in flour. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets are not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Soiled cloth used as cover for dough in walk in cooler
21-05-5
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. Glass door reach in cooler for pizza make line has ambient temperature of 49°F
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on prep tables and shelves above prep areas throughout kitchen. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
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 phones on shelves over make lines. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters are not stored in a protected manner **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
18
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
74
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open bag of ground sausage leaning on deli meats in walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Beer taps in preacher side have an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Oysters, ahi tuna tacos, and tuna lollipops not marked identifying as raw products. Operator marked each on the in house menus **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5
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/ No certified food manager in building **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. Operator unable to locate **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. Unable to locate **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No oyster advisory on any menus or posted in establishment. Operator will take Togo menus out of circulation until corrected. Provided signage to be posted in establishment **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02A-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz plastic soufflé cups used as scoops in flip top of reach in cooler. Operator replaced with ladles **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza cook put on hat **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in cooler. Case of chicken and bus tub of chicken on the floor Case of oysters on the floor in beer walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 91°F on cook line. Operator moved container into operational steam well **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cubes in reach in freezer **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
26
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib in rear prep area
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled idntifying liquid contents. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 500+ppm. Operator remade at 300ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters are stored with food contact surfaces exposed. Operator placed in covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in coolers. sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); half and half (70F - Cold Holding). Food items are being held above fill line of units **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook handled raw tuna then changed gloves without washing hands before handling clean utensils/wares
12A-07-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on container of flour. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. All sanitizer buckets are over 500+ppm quaternary. Operator remade to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna tacos not identified on Togo/bar side menu . Operator marked menus **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
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/ Manager was on a delivery during first portion of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For pizza by the slice and raw protein breading **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler and behind the bar
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods over cook line have an accumulation of grease dripping **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Multiple shelves in each walk in cooler
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer buckets stored on the floor in rear prep area. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
25
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Along wall in service side of line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Waiting for approval from plan review **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-09: Still getting quotes **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Operator is using a hand wash sink plumbed on the ground behind the bar as mop sink. Food code dictates that the mop sink must be conveniently located. Operator is unable to conveniently access mop sink in current location **Time Extended**
29-27-4
86
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cheddar sauce 54-67f overnight. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cheddar sauce 54-67f overnight. **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Female Employee grabbed gloves without washing hands after talking on cellphone.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. crab cakes (52F - Cold Holding); lasagna (50F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); housemade Alfredo (49F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (50F - Cold Holding); sliced pepper jack (52F - Cold Holding); American cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (49-50F - Cold Holding); whipping cream (63F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (49F - Cold Holding); cut romaine (47F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. crab cakes (52F - Cold Holding); lasagna (50F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); housemade Alfredo (49F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (50F - Cold Holding); sliced pepper jack (52F - Cold Holding); American cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (49-50F - Cold Holding); whipping cream (63F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (49F - Cold Holding); cut romaine (47F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Plastic bucket used, thick product. Cheddar sauce.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cookline 86f. Breaker tripped, reset, recheck over 100f.
27-16-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Raw fish 69-71f.placed in walk in cooler. Recheck 50f.
06-06-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on shelf with buttery spread. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Cambro bin. Discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-71-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in sauce in fry side cooler **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Shield.
22-20-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of chicken in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rolling bin of flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan.
23-03-4
23
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kelseys Pizza Restaurant and Preacher Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kelseys Pizza Restaurant and Preacher Bar on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kelseys Pizza Restaurant and Preacher Bar?
Across the inspection record, “observed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kelseys Pizza Restaurant and Preacher Bar.
How does Kelseys Pizza Restaurant and Preacher Bar compare to other restaurants in Cape Canaveral?
Kelseys Pizza Restaurant and Preacher Bar most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Canaveral average of 76.
Has Kelseys Pizza Restaurant and Preacher Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kelseys Pizza Restaurant and Preacher Bar have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kelseys Pizza Restaurant and Preacher Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Kelseys Pizza Restaurant and Preacher Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kelseys Pizza Restaurant and Preacher Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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