Waters Edge Café

300 Christopher Columbus Dr, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Waters Edge Café has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 15, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to the broader Cape Canaveral restaurant scene, where the average is 76, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In dry storage room. Cardboard being used to line shelves

14-45-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Paper towels and toilet paper stored beneath chemicals in women's restroom

24-07-4

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Fish bait stored with food. In reach in cooler behind front counter. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

08B-50-4

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler. butter packets (72F - Cold Holding)are being placed back into refrigeration after being on guest tables

03A-02-5

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Butter packets are being placed back into refrigeration and being moved from table to table throughout breakfast hours

25-32-4

Dec 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Butter packets. Operator stated that the butter packets are being placed back into refrigeration at the end of each shift and then reused on consecutive days

03F-04-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical sternos stored over jelly packets at service hutch. Operator moved Can of WD-40 stored over crackers and chips in dry storage room. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Under 150ppm. Operator remade 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Jan 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Aug 8, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waters Edge Café last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waters Edge Café on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Waters Edge Café compare to other restaurants in Cape Canaveral?

Waters Edge Café most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Canaveral average of 76.

Has Waters Edge Café's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waters Edge Café have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waters Edge 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 Waters Edge Café inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waters Edge Café is inspected around two times per year on average.

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