VENPACA CAFE
Health inspection records show VENPACA CAFE in TITUSVILLE has 8 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.9/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 8 reports on file
2520 S WASHINGTON AVE UNIT 100
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/18/2026· 3w ago
Visit ID: 13526671
Met Inspection Standards7 high, 1 int, 7 basic
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purple jacket stored above onions in kitchen by cook line Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil stored on floor by handsink in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cracked Mortar pestle stored by triple sink.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on chicharron container. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over washed and cut ready to eat onions and peppers. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Liquid squeeze bottles not labeled on cook line.
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw shell eggs then moved to work with precooked sausage. Coached cook on proper handwashing procedures. Cook washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect by triple sink area
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat pastry dough shells in reach in freezer by triple sink. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cream cheese in make table cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork and raw beef in reach in freezer by triple sink. Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken stock stored by triple sink left there overnight at 69 F
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken stock stored by triple sink left there overnight at 69 F. Quesitos stored in front counter display for 2 hours at 67F. Recommended operator to put items on time plan.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of cleaning chemicals stored next to vanilla syrup bottles on front counter. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink across from grill in kitchen. Operator added soap. Corrected On-Site
9/22/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 10879873
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 3 int, 6 basic
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers on top shelves and on top of cold holding units throughout kitchen. Operator flipped them Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator replaced with new cutting board. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cellphones and employee drink on cutting board and slicer. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In front counter ice machine. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer shelves in back of kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In back area. Operator placed it up to dry Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw steaks in reach in freezer. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container with water was placed in hand sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Some missing. Operator printed form for employees to sign **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle hanging on a shelf in the kitchen. Operator labeled "water" Corrected On-Site
2/10/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8882546
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 4 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk container of fryer oil stored on floor. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled back of kitchen.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flip top reach in cooler cutting board soiled.
9/6/2024· 1y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8729328
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle with clear liquid not labeled. (Water) operator labeled Corrected On-Site
4/4/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8624433
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
3/4/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8583484
Follow-up Inspection Required2 int, 1 basic
- 36-51-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Vent from oven in hood area in need of cleaning Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees on site over 60 days with no food safety training completed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: 1 time 30 day extension given to operator for complaince **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No signed forms for new employees. Forms sent to operator for correction. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: 1 time 30 day extension given to operator for complaince **Time Extended**
1/3/2024· 2y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8460850
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 2 int, 5 basic
- 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Vent from oven in hood area in need of cleaning Warning
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Lids to food storage pans stored on floor between use, removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage store$ with dry foo items, removed by manager Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.pilon masher for plantain# not hard wood in use. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry food storage rack soiled with old food debris. Warning
- 14-03-4:High Priority - Galvanized metal in contact with acidic foods. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pi soul stored with single service paper Goodson cabinet, removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees on site over 60 days with no food safety training completed. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No signed forms for new employees. Forms sent to operator for correction. Warning
8/1/2023· 2y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8457218
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 2 basic
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -stainless steel pans on storage shelf
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of microwave has an accumulation of food debris