How many health inspections has AM CAFE OF EDGEWATER had?

AM CAFE OF EDGEWATER has had 38 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has AM CAFE OF EDGEWATER ever been shut down?

Yes, AM CAFE OF EDGEWATER has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at AM CAFE OF EDGEWATER?

The most frequently cited violations at AM CAFE OF EDGEWATER are: Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

AM CAFE OF EDGEWATER

1401 S RIDGEWOOD AVE STE 1, Edgewater, FL 32132

Volusia County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: AM CAFE OF EDGEWATER LLC · License: SEA7405234

AM CAFE OF EDGEWATER in Edgewater, FL has 38 inspections on record with 236 total violations (6.2 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

38Inspections

236Violations

1Closures

Data current as of February 18, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for AM CAFE OF EDGEWATER
Date	Reason	Reopened
Oct 6, 2022	Rodent activity	16:31:00

Inspection History (38)

Feb 18, 2025 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Oct 2, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 31, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jan 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 14, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 6, 2022 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Oct 6, 2022 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 9, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Apr 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 2, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 18, 2021 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 23, 2021 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 22, 2021 — Complaint Full· 16 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Nov 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 12, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 30, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 29, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jul 28, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jun 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jun 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

Dec 28, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Dec 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

May 7, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Aug 2, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 7, 2017 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V07 No bare hand contact

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 22, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 19, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 15, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 14, 2016 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

AM CAFE OF EDGEWATER has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Volusia County average of 0.13 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.15.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has AM CAFE OF EDGEWATER had?: AM CAFE OF EDGEWATER has had 38 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has AM CAFE OF EDGEWATER ever been shut down?: Yes, AM CAFE OF EDGEWATER has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at AM CAFE OF EDGEWATER?: The most frequently cited violations at AM CAFE OF EDGEWATER are: Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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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