Mcdavids Cafe

213 10Th Street Se, Steinhatchee, FL 32359
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Mcdavids Cafe eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Mcdavids Cafe's latest score of 100 sits above the Steinhatchee average of 88. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
22-49-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
29-19-4
82
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes at 55°F.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
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/
53A-03-7
64
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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. Handling buns and cut cut tomatoes. Put gloves on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
86
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes left out less than 4 hours per operator, 50°, put in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels provided during inspection.
31B-02-4
67
Jan 27, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. <50 ppm.
22-49-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. 1 egg, discarded by operator. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior and top of stove, flattop, and fryers.
23-03-4
64
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes at 48°F, over 4 hours per operator, discarded by operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels provided.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap provided.
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease. Floor under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In dishroom.
31B-04-4
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdavids Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdavids Cafe on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdavids Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdavids Cafe.

How does Mcdavids Cafe compare to other restaurants in Steinhatchee?

Mcdavids Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Steinhatchee average of 88.

Has Mcdavids Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdavids Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdavids 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 Mcdavids Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdavids Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.