The 905 Café
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited The 905 Café nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up four times.
Compared to the broader Melbourne restaurant scene, where the average is 84, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Drink cups on floor dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
95
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. Oppm. Sanitize in triple sink till dishwasher is repaired
22-41-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current Inspector provided for operator **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Sink in kitchen
29-20-5
78
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. Hose out of sanitizer replaced bucket 75ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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/ Heather. 10-8-24 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table.
14-11-5
74
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
95
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 400+. Corrected to 75 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
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. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table
14-11-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
67
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2023 renewed at time of inspection
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Corn chowder reheating since 8:15 found 10:00 corn chowder 74F to 124F rechecked at 10:18 found at 107 F recommend to place in the microwave to reheat to 165F
03E-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two red pepper strips cans dented total 10 lbs
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked glove up from floor, took plate of food out to guest without washing hands. Informed employee about proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Cold Water handle not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By triple sink in kitchen
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Improper handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front line and back area. No hand washing sign in men's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled brown substance by microwave In back kitchen several food storage containers not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On top of ice machine for drying pitcher
21-09-4
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Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. Changed chlorine sanitizer. 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets sandwich cooler
14-11-5
74
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 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. Operator is setting up triple sink for manual dishwashing procedures.
22-49-4
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Non disinfectant bleach on hand for sanitation.
22-48-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of bleach on front line cafe not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon on menu is served undercooked operator manual marked with pen, an asterisk which leads to consumer advisory located on bottom of menu **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Scoops, spatulas, etc stored in bucket.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Faucet/handle at plumbing fixture does not dispense water when turned on at hand wash sink in kitchen. Left side handle. Hot water is dispensed through right faucet for proper hand washing.
29-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Coffee stirrer spoons stored in cup of water 78f. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloth on front counter near espresso machine
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar in containers not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The 905 Café last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The 905 Café on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The 905 Café?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The 905 Café.
How does The 905 Café compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
The 905 Café most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has The 905 Café's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The 905 Café have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The 905 Café 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 The 905 Café inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The 905 Café is inspected around three times per year on average.
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