Carter's Coastal Cafe in Melbourne
Last inspected:
201 W Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901Apollo Diner in Melbourne has accumulated 410 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 12.8 per visit. The facility was shut down twice, for roach activity and rodent activity. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines. Food contact surfaces, proper hand and arm washing, and consumer advisories represent the top recurring violations.
Most recent closure: June 18, 2026 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Carter's Coastal Cafe in Melbourne: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
This Facility
13.3
violations / inspection
13.3 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg
5.89
violations / inspection
5.89 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Brevard County Avg
0.17
closures / facility
0.17 county average
Carter's Coastal Cafe in Melbourne: Emergency Closure History (3)
Carter's Coastal Cafe in Melbourne: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023070269 | $400.00 | Nov 29, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2017036903 | $400.00 | Jul 21, 2017 | Tampa |
Carter's Coastal Cafe in Melbourne: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 4 inspections47 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 19 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections45 violations · 26 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections35 violations · 24 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 21 violations (15 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 7 inspections46 violations · 31 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 20 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections35 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Carter's Coastal Cafe in Melbourne: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Carter's Coastal Cafe in Melbourne last inspected?
- Carter's Coastal Cafe in Melbourne was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Carter's Coastal Cafe in Melbourne last shut down?
- Carter's Coastal Cafe in Melbourne was last shut down on June 18, 2026 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 Carter's Coastal Cafe in Melbourne?
- The most frequently cited violations at Carter's Coastal Cafe in Melbourne are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Carter's Coastal Cafe in Melbourne had?
- Carter's Coastal Cafe in Melbourne has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Carter's Coastal Cafe in Melbourne find?
- Carter's Coastal Cafe in Melbourne was most recently inspected on August 25, 2026 with 10 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Carter's Coastal Cafe in Melbourne ever been shut down?
- Yes, Carter's Coastal Cafe in Melbourne has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Carter's Coastal Cafe in Melbourne faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Carter's Coastal Cafe in Melbourne has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Carter's Coastal Cafe in Melbourne been fined?
- Carter's Coastal Cafe in Melbourne has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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