Venpaca Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
22
Score
Inspectors have visited Venpaca Cafe nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to one violation before.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Titusville restaurants (averaging 68), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
7
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw shell eggs then moved to work with precooked sausage. Coached cook on proper handwashing procedures. Cook washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect by triple sink area
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat pastry dough shells in reach in freezer by triple sink. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cream cheese in make table cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork and raw beef in reach in freezer by triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken stock stored by triple sink left there overnight at 69 F
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken stock stored by triple sink left there overnight at 69 F. Quesitos stored in front counter display for 2 hours at 67F. Recommended operator to put items on time plan.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of cleaning chemicals stored next to vanilla syrup bottles on front counter. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink across from grill in kitchen. Operator added soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Liquid squeeze bottles not labeled on cook line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over washed and cut ready to eat onions and peppers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purple jacket stored above onions in kitchen by cook line **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil stored on floor by handsink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cracked Mortar pestle stored by triple sink.
14-13-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on chicharron container. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
22
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw steaks in reach in freezer. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container with water was placed in hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Some missing. Operator printed form for employees to sign **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle hanging on a shelf in the kitchen. Operator labeled "water" **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers on top shelves and on top of cold holding units throughout kitchen. Operator flipped them **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator replaced with new cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cellphones and employee drink on cutting board and slicer. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In front counter ice machine. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer shelves in back of kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In back area. Operator placed it up to dry **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
47
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flip top reach in cooler cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk container of fryer oil stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled back of kitchen.
22-16-4
74
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle with clear liquid not labeled. (Water) operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
95
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No signed forms for new employees. Forms sent to operator for correction. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: 1 time 30 day extension given to operator for complaince **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees on site over 60 days with no food safety training completed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: 1 time 30 day extension given to operator for complaince **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Vent from oven in hood area in need of cleaning **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
36-51-4
78
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Galvanized metal in contact with acidic foods. **Warning**
14-03-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pi soul stored with single service paper Goodson cabinet, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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. No signed forms for new employees. Forms sent to operator for correction. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees on site over 60 days with no food safety training completed. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Vent from oven in hood area in need of cleaning **Warning**
36-51-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Lids to food storage pans stored on floor between use, removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage store$ with dry foo items, removed by manager **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.pilon masher for plantain# not hard wood in use. **Warning**
14-25-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry food storage rack soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
47
Aug 1, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of microwave has an accumulation of food debris
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -stainless steel pans on storage shelf
24-05-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
70
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1st operator is responsible for printing out license and inspection report to have available at all times. Yellow legal action paperwork was given to person on charge at the time of the inspection. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: Operator still has not brought fees for license current, inspector spoke with office staff at dist 4 office and had them work on removing the checked off military discount, application is now ready for operator to bring fees current. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled and covers missing. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cabinet at front counter missing fronts due to water damage. Crepe spinner in standing hot water, mold like substance seeping into wood, recommended using time plan or changing to metal spinner. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. At barista station, 3 soiled towels being used to wipe surfaces and not being sanitized between uses - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: Cooks line **Time Extended**
21-10-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Venpaca Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Venpaca Cafe on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Venpaca Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Venpaca Cafe.
How does Venpaca Cafe compare to other restaurants in Titusville?
Venpaca Cafe most recently scored 22 out of 100, which is lower than the Titusville average of 68.
Has Venpaca Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Venpaca Cafe have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Venpaca Cafe 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 Venpaca Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Venpaca Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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