Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral

Last inspected:

6006 N Atlantic Ave, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Overview

Joanne's Beachside Cafe in Cape Canaveral has accumulated 342 violations across 33 inspections dating to at least 2016, averaging 10.4 violations per inspection—nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility experienced one emergency closure on October 21, 2016 for rodent activity. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, including recurring citations for employee health policy violations, improper chemical storage, food contact surface sanitation, and shell stock handling requirements across multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. Fire safety violations were documented in 2021 and 2022, including exposed electrical wiring and a missing breaker box cover. The most recent inspection on January 29, 2026 identified 8 basic violations and was completed with no further action, though violations including improper hand washing, chemical storage, and allergen awareness were cited. A prior inspection on September 3, 2025 was issued a Warning after 27 violations were found, including high-priority violations for employee health policy and improper cooking temperatures, though a follow-up inspection on September 4, 2025 showed compliance.

Most recent closure: October 21, 2016 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

33Inspections
342Violations
1Closures
2Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral: Comparison to Brevard County Averages

This Facility 10.4 violations / inspection 10.4 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg 5.94 violations / inspection 5.94 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Brevard County Avg 0.16 closures / facility 0.16 county average

Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity N/A

Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2016051050 $400.00 Oct 21, 2016 Miami (Doral)

Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring exposed in breaker box. Breaker box missing cover. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-16: Corrected **Time Extended**
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring exposed in breaker box. Breaker box missing cover. For reporting purposes only.

Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)

— 1 inspection8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— 3 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections51 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 21 violations (15 high priority)· Warning Issued

Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral last inspected?
Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral last shut down?
Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral was last shut down on October 21, 2016 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral?
The most frequently cited violations at Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral had?
Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral find?
Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral was most recently inspected on January 29, 2026 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral ever been shut down?
Yes, Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
Has Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral been fined?
Joanne's Beachside Cafe INC in Cape Canaveral has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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