When was Foxtail Coffee Co in Melbourne last inspected?

Foxtail Coffee Co. in Melbourne was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 15, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.

How many inspections has Foxtail Coffee Co in Melbourne had?

Foxtail Coffee Co. in Melbourne has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Foxtail Coffee Co in Melbourne find?

Foxtail Coffee Co. in Melbourne was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 15, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).

Has Foxtail Coffee Co in Melbourne had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Foxtail Coffee Co. in Melbourne has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Foxtail Coffee Co in Melbourne

Name: Foxtail Coffee Co. in Melbourne Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: September 15, 2026

522 N Babcock St, Melbourne, FL 32935

Indian River County · Specialty Food Shops · FDACS
Owner: Foxtail Coffee Company LLC
FDACS Estab #: 402225

Part of: Foxtail Coffee Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Foxtail Coffee Co. in Melbourne is a specialty food shop that received a sanitation inspection on September 15, 2026, initiated by request #5168655. The inspection identified 12 violations across multiple food safety categories.

Priority violations included the absence of a probe thermometer for monitoring food temperatures, multiple flying insects and dead cockroaches observed in the food service area, employee jewelry worn while preparing food, food-contact equipment not cleaned to sight and touch (coffee dispensing nozzles and ice machine buildup, both corrected during inspection), and the lack of a Certified Food Protection Manager on staff. The person in charge was unable to correctly answer food safety questions, including those related to preventing foodborne illness transmission, employee health reporting responsibilities, and cleanup procedures for vomitus and diarrhea events.

Additional violations included inadequate pest control measures, unisex bathrooms without covered trash receptacles for sanitary napkins, and buildup of food debris under counters in trash can areas. Industry guidance documents were provided to address knowledge gaps. The facility met sanitation inspection requirements upon correction of cited violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

1FDACS Insp.

12Violations

Last inspected FDACS: September 15, 2026

Foxtail Coffee Co in Melbourne: FDACS Inspection History (1)

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.

2026 — 1 inspection

Sep 15, 2026 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 12 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: MICHAEL GRAY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Today's inspection was conducted as a result of request #5168655

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(A) Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) PfPf

Establishment does not have a Certified Food Protection Manager, Establishment has one or more priority violations, and the person in charge was unable to correctly answer food safety related questions related to the operation. o

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf

Service area- Coffee dispensing nozzles had a buildup of debris. Ice machine had a buildup of debris in it. COS- Nozzles and Ice Machine were Cleaned and sanitized during inspection.

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) PfPf

Person in charge was unable to correctly answer employee health related questions. Industry guidance documents provided. o

2-103.11(P) 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(P) PfPf

Person in charge was unable to show that employees have been informed of the duty to report illness to management. Industry guidance documents provided.

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf

Person in charge was unable to provide a written procedure for cleanup of vomitous and diarrhea. Industry guidance document provided.

95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.

Person in charge was unable to provide proof of a certified food protection manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf

Establishment does not have a probe style thermometer available for use.

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf

Food service area- multiple flying insects noted.

6-501.11 Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. 6-501.112

Food service area- Dead cockroaches noted on the floor near the three compartment sink and in a cabinet under the oven.

2-303.11 Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11

Food service area- Employee was wearing multiple rings and bracelets.

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Unisex bathrooms do not have trash cans with lids.

6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12

Food service area- buildup of old food debris in the floor under the counters in the areas where the trash cans are located.

Foxtail Coffee Co in Melbourne: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Foxtail Coffee Co in Melbourne last inspected?: Foxtail Coffee Co. in Melbourne was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 15, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Foxtail Coffee Co in Melbourne had?: Foxtail Coffee Co. in Melbourne has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Foxtail Coffee Co in Melbourne find?: Foxtail Coffee Co. in Melbourne was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 15, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Foxtail Coffee Co in Melbourne had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Foxtail Coffee Co. in Melbourne has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Foxtail Coffee Co in Melbourne?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Foxtail Coffee Co. in Melbourne are: 2-102.11(A): Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) 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; 2-103.11(P): 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(P) Pf.