Slide Inn
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Slide Inn, the earliest from 2022. Slide Inn was last inspected on Jan 14, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Cape Canaveral restaurant, which scores around 76. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) stored in savaday above fill line of unit
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holsters at bar are soiled. Cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate. Cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Extra soda bibs in closet
08B-47-4
70
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster at corner of bar is soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door does not fully close under own weight
32-04-4
Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Light over cook line does not work
38-11-4
82
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib at rear of building
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter for ice machine in kitchen does not have a date of last service
29-28-4
78
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In stand up reach in cooler next to ice machine raw wings (47F - Cold Holding); potato salad (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
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. Cook is cutting tomatoes with bare hands.
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up reach in cooler next to ice machine raw wings (47F - Cold Holding); potato salad (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. 4 employee certifications expired in January 2024
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
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-03-4
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking or vaping in walk in cooler. Potent scent of marijuana in walk in cooler.
54-02-5
50
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food intended to be heated as a sole ingredient not immediately heated to 145 degrees F after bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook with bare hands was chopping onions intended an uncooked topping for nachos
09-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard boxes being reused to store packaged raw chicken
14-05-4
82
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. No certificate for John Mendez. Been employed for about 1 year
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. Missing for new hire
11-26-1
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
78
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods have an accumulation of grease dripping
23-03-4
86
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes beneath center prep area are stored with the food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods have an accumulation of grease
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In mens restroom behind tv wall. Provided operator with signage **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Slide Inn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Slide Inn on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Slide Inn?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Slide Inn.
How does Slide Inn compare to other restaurants in Cape Canaveral?
Slide Inn most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Canaveral average of 76.
Has Slide Inn's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Slide Inn have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Slide Inn 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 Slide Inn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Slide Inn is inspected around three times per year on average.
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