Charlie's Cafe

45 N Barrett Square, Unit 101, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461 · Permanent Food Service · License 7602217

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Grade A
Safety score 92 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 11, 2026

What drove the grade

Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.Intermediate · 3 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 11 routine inspection
    2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 basic
    -8
  • Safety score92

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

4 violations found
  1. First visitAug 11, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    4 violations found:

    • 2 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate2

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

      Sani bucket quaternary solution 0 ppm.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

      Sink at front counter blocked with trash can. Sink in kitchen blocked with crates. Employee removed trash can and crates from sinks.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    Basic2

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.

      0 ppm. Employee corrected solution to 200 ppm.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: 2 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks stored in back of kitchen not adequately secured.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Most cited

Dishwashing facilities and test kits1
Wiping cloths and linens1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Other sanitary and safe operation1