Canaveral Meats in Cape Canaveral
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8109 Canaveral Blvd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920Canaveral Meats in Cape Canaveral has faced serious compliance violations since June 2025, with three recent inspections documenting food safety hazards, temperature control failures, and pest activity. On January 16, 2026, an inspector issued four stop-sale and stop-use orders after finding adulterated food (sugar containing black substance), roast beef that failed to cool properly (internal temperature 41–44°F measured in walk-in cooler), and display meats held at 42–45°F instead of the required 41°F or below. Rodent droppings were documented on the floor in the back room under a wire rack adjacent to the three-compartment sink and in a closet containing the water heater; both areas were cleaned and sanitized during the inspection. The facility was also operating without a valid food permit at the time of the January inspection and was cited for 24 violations, including employees contaminating gloves and handling food without washing hands or changing gloves, chemical sanitizer diluted to incorrect strength (400ppm instead of required 200ppm), and lack of written procedures for responding to vomitus or diarrhea events. A follow-up sanitation inspection on February 4, 2026 found 10 additional violations including improper glove use, hand-washing failures, and a direct connection between the three-compartment sink and the sewage system. An earlier inspection on June 10, 2025 cited a moldy cucumber on the retail shelf and multiple employee health documentation failures. Multiple violations were corrected on site during inspections, but systemic management issues related to employee training, temperature control, and equipment maintenance remain unresolved.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Canaveral Meats in Cape Canaveral: FDACS Inspection History (3)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
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— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 10 violations· Operating Without Permit
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— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required· 24 violations· 4 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required
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Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
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— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements
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Canaveral Meats in Cape Canaveral: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (4)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
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| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated. | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and temperatures. | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper date marking and dispo… | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanabl… |
Canaveral Meats in Cape Canaveral: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Canaveral Meats in Cape Canaveral last inspected?
- Canaveral Meats in Cape Canaveral was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 4, 2026. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
- How many inspections has Canaveral Meats in Cape Canaveral had?
- Canaveral Meats in Cape Canaveral has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Canaveral Meats in Cape Canaveral find?
- Canaveral Meats in Cape Canaveral was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 4, 2026 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
- Has Canaveral Meats in Cape Canaveral had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Canaveral Meats in Cape Canaveral has 4 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
- What are the most common violations at Canaveral Meats in Cape Canaveral?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Canaveral Meats in Cape Canaveral are: 2-402.11: Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11; 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf.
- Does Canaveral Meats in Cape Canaveral have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Canaveral Meats in Cape Canaveral has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 2-402.11: Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11; 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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