COCINA CAFE EXPRESS
1700 W NEW HAVEN AVE STE 369 · MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32904
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Walk in cooler- Raw beef and chicken over unwashed vegetables- educated operator and provided safe food storage handouts
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. octopus salad 50 F – cold holding; potato salad 46 F – cold holding; macaroni salad 46 F – cold holding; seafood salad 50 F – cold holding; chimichuri sauce 60 F – cold holding; all items made today at 10:30am found at 12:30pm operators placed on ice or in reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
52-01-4Intermediate – Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu states octopus salad When asked to see packaging for octopus inspector was shown box stating "frozen wild caught squid- octopus style" **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
Basic 4
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks chained to each other but not secured to wall or rack. Manager chained tanks to rack **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with oil
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice under prep table- labeled by staff **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 11:57 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.