Port Canaveral Yacht Club

910 Mullet Rd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

American

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Port Canaveral Yacht Club has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Dec 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 12 violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Port Canaveral Yacht Club's latest score of 52 falls below the Cape Canaveral average of 76. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 11 minor violations.

View 12 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.

02C-03-5

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind downstairs bar

29-17-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard box used to store utensils

14-45-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-6

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to walk-in cooler door in disrepair

14-11-5

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic bottles and bags of chips on the floor. Bottom shelf in walk-in cooler does not meet 6" minimum requirements. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Under chemical bottles. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

08B-37-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan cover in reach-in cooler is soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups on the floor behind bar **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Open cans in reach-in cooler

08B-12-5

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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/ Roseanne certification expired in December 2024

53A-03-7

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen.

31B-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior corners of doors are heavily soiled

16-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers stored with food contact surfaces facing upwards. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored on top shelf over ready to eat foods and condiments. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. Emailed documents

11-26-1

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. Missing for bartender Gail.

53B-13-5

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. Milk, heavy cream and sour cream opened this past Friday are not marked with date opened

02C-03-5

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. Emailed paperwork **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Downstairs Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate

22-20-5

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws on bar top in reach of guests

25-27-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Upstairs women's restroom door does not fully close under own weight

32-04-4

Dec 7, 2022

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. 0 ppm. New jug, primed 50 ppm. . Triple sink was set up already at 400 ppm Quaternary. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Not set up **Time Extended**

22-41-4

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish over cooked rice in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: No change **Time Extended**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multipurpose cleaner. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Not observed **Time Extended**

41-17-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Port Canaveral Yacht Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Port Canaveral Yacht Club on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Port Canaveral Yacht Club?

Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Port Canaveral Yacht Club.

How does Port Canaveral Yacht Club compare to other restaurants in Cape Canaveral?

Port Canaveral Yacht Club most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Canaveral average of 76.

Has Port Canaveral Yacht Club's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Port Canaveral Yacht Club have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Port Canaveral Yacht Club 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 Port Canaveral Yacht Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Port Canaveral Yacht Club is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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