Residence Inn Cape Canaveral

8959 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

American

Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Residence Inn Cape Canaveral stretching back to 2022. Residence Inn Cape Canaveral was last inspected on Oct 24, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Cape Canaveral average 76, so Residence Inn Cape Canaveral trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chute for iced drink maker at bar is soiled. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of juice machine is soiled.

22-02-4

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.

53B-13-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of plastic water bottles stored on the floor in bar and laundry rooms. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door frame. Reach in freezer behind breakfast buffet.

14-69-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Leaking next to ice machine in kitchen

29-08-4

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters in kitchen last changed 9/11/23

29-28-4

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples in self service breakfast area are not wrapped

08B-15-4

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. 3 kitchen staff employees and only 2 certificates available

53B-02-5

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. Emailed form. Printed and signed by newest employee **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters are not stored in a protective manner in kitchen

25-06-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Drink pitchers are not stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Tongs and ladles hanging on the side of storage racks in walkways. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on the floor in kitchen and walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On buffet line whipped cream (60F - Cold Holding); butter packets (73F - Cold Holding).

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips expired in 2020

16-37-1

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with paperwork **Corrected On-Site**

03F-10-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance

22-20-5

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 500+ppm quaternary sanitizer

21-08-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Residence Inn Cape Canaveral last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Residence Inn Cape Canaveral on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Residence Inn Cape Canaveral?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Residence Inn Cape Canaveral.

How does Residence Inn Cape Canaveral compare to other restaurants in Cape Canaveral?

Residence Inn Cape Canaveral most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Canaveral average of 76.

Has Residence Inn Cape Canaveral's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Residence Inn Cape Canaveral have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Residence Inn Cape Canaveral 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 Residence Inn Cape Canaveral inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Residence Inn Cape Canaveral is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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