How many restaurants are in Cape Canaveral?

Cape Canaveral, Florida has 64 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Cape Canaveral?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Cape Canaveral is 86.3%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Cape Canaveral this year?

1 food establishments in Cape Canaveral have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Cape Canaveral?

The most frequently cited violations in Cape Canaveral are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Cape Canaveral?

Subway has the most locations in Cape Canaveral with 2 establishments.

How does Cape Canaveral compare to the Florida state average?

Cape Canaveral has a pass rate of 86.3%, which is 0.3 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.8 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Cape Canaveral?

Food establishments in Cape Canaveral have an average of 16.4 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Cape Canaveral been assessed?

Food establishments in Cape Canaveral have been assessed $15,240 in fines across 45 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $339 and the largest single fine was $1,200.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Cape Canaveral restaurants?

30 fire safety violations have been documented across 17 food establishments in Cape Canaveral. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Cape Canaveral inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Cape Canaveral, Florida has 14 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 28 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Cape Canaveral?

FDACS has issued 4 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Cape Canaveral, including 4 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Cape Canaveral — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Cape Canaveral Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Cape Canaveral, Florida has 64 food establishments with 1,048 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 86.3%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 4.8 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Gators Dockside in Cape Canaveral on December 11, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

64Facilities

1,047Total Inspections

1Closures 2026

86.3%Pass Rate

4.8Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Southern Charm Cafe	37	264	3
Gators Dockside	40	421	1
Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC	33	342	1
Rusty's Seafood & Oyster Bar	33	259	1
2 Georges Oceanside Bar & Grill	30	205	1

Cape Canaveral Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Cape Canaveral 86.3% Pass Rate 86.3%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Cape Canaveral 4.8 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.8

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Cape Canaveral 1.56 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.56

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Cape Canaveral Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Result
May 8	El Buzo Restaurant	Call Back - Complied
Apr 27	2 Georges Oceanside Bar & Grill	Call Back - Complied
Apr 24	Cafe Monte Carlo	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Cape Canaveral Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
08	Proper hand/arm washing	10,513
22	Consumer advisory	10,080
03	Employee health reporting	7,854
29	Proper sewage disposal	7,108
31	Clean multi-use utensils	6,872

Cape Canaveral Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

45Actions on Record

$15,240Total Fines

$339Avg Fine

$1,200Largest Fine

24Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Dec 11, 2025	Gators Dockside	$800	4--2025065565
Aug 7, 2025	Cape Grill & Bar	$200	4--2025037805
Dec 4, 2025	Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral	$200	4--2025066311
Dec 4, 2025	Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar	$200	4--2025073875

Cape Canaveral Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

30Fire Violations

17Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Other fire safety violation	11
Fire extinguisher in red zone	9
Cooking without hood suppression	5
Exit blocked or locked	3
Propane tank stored inside building	1
Missing boiler certificate/report	1

Cape Canaveral Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Cape Canaveral has 14 FDACS-regulated facilities with 28 inspections on record and 4 stop-sale orders issued.

14Retail Facilities

28FDACS Inspections

4Stop-Sale Orders

4Orders in 2026

Cape Canaveral FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Jan 16, 2026	Canaveral Meats	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe…
Jan 16, 2026	Canaveral Meats	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Jan 16, 2026	Canaveral Meats	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Sa…
Jan 16, 2026	Canaveral Meats	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…

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Cape Canaveral FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	7
2-402.11	Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard	3
5-203.14	Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas	3
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	3
6-202.14	Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not	3

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Cape Canaveral Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
7-Eleven	1	84	2,422
Chevron	1	283	1,145

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Cape Canaveral: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Subway	2	96
Burger King	1	151
McDonalds	1	42
Twistee Treat	1	21
Hyatt	1	36
Holiday Inn	1	28
Springhill Suites	1	87
Hampton Inn	1	15
Residence Inn	1	70
Wendys	1	89

Cape Canaveral Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Cape Canaveral?: Cape Canaveral, Florida has 64 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Cape Canaveral?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Cape Canaveral is 86.3%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Cape Canaveral this year?: 1 food establishments in Cape Canaveral have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Cape Canaveral?: The most frequently cited violations in Cape Canaveral are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Cape Canaveral?: Subway has the most locations in Cape Canaveral with 2 establishments.
How does Cape Canaveral compare to the Florida state average?: Cape Canaveral has a pass rate of 86.3%, which is 0.3 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.8 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Cape Canaveral?: Food establishments in Cape Canaveral have an average of 16.4 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Cape Canaveral been assessed?: Food establishments in Cape Canaveral have been assessed $15,240 in fines across 45 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $339 and the largest single fine was $1,200.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Cape Canaveral restaurants?: 30 fire safety violations have been documented across 17 food establishments in Cape Canaveral. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Cape Canaveral inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Cape Canaveral, Florida has 14 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 28 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Cape Canaveral?: FDACS has issued 4 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Cape Canaveral, including 4 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Cape Canaveral Restaurants & Food Establishments (63)

Southern Charm Cafe 3 closures

8501 ASTRONAUT BLVD UNITS 6 - 8, Cape Canaveral

37 inspections · 264 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Gators Dockside 1 closure

683 DAVE NISBET DR, Cape Canaveral

40 inspections · 421 violations · Last: Nov 2025

Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC 1 closure

6006 N ATLANTIC AVE, Cape Canaveral

33 inspections · 342 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Rusty's Seafood & Oyster Bar 1 closure

628 GLEN CHEEK DR, Cape Canaveral

33 inspections · 259 violations · Last: Apr 2026

2 Georges Oceanside Bar & Grill 1 closure

6615 N ATLANTIC AVE STE 3, Cape Canaveral

30 inspections · 205 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Molly Maquires Irish Pub 1 closure

6890 N ATLANTIC AVE, Cape Canaveral

31 inspections · 141 violations · Last: Nov 2025

Sassy Spoon 1 closure

7900 N ATLANTIC AVE, Cape Canaveral

18 inspections · 55 violations · Last: Jan 2026

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