Nautical Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Nautical Cafe has 10 inspections in the public record. On Nov 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to the broader Melbourne Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 73, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
90
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. John and Jose
53B-14-5
90
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters missing Operator is cleaning them but still cooking while missing
14-42-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 door small reach in cooler. Educated operator **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
86
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Spray bottle sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed, 500+. Educated operator, diluted until 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair, torn gasket on standing reach-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
82
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In back by mop sink unlabeled spray bottle with red liquid **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in rice **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
82
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In back by mop sink unlabeled spray bottle with red liquid **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Ana Lopez 5-14-2023. Operator working on getting it renewed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Operator had to leave for family emergency and is out of country, employee will contact owner for copy of new manager card and email to me once she receives it. Time extending 30 days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: Has scheduled for today actually, has been out of town due to family things out of town. Will give a week extension **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in rice **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
74
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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/ Ana Lopez 5-14-2023. Operator working on getting it renewed **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In back by mop sink unlabeled spray bottle with red liquid **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in rice **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
74
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Panko bread crumbs **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nautical Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nautical Cafe on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nautical Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nautical Cafe.
How does Nautical Cafe compare to other restaurants in Melbourne Beach?
Nautical Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Melbourne Beach average of 73.
Has Nautical Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nautical Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nautical 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 Nautical Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nautical Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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