Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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HANGRY JOES

3688 N ATLANTIC AVE · COCOA BEACH · Brevard County · FL 32931

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 11, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3583175
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10795678
DBPR license1506491

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 11, 2025 3:44 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 12, 2025 1:41 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionSewage back up

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority6 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#11High Priority28-14-5

High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Puddle of white fluid on the ground at rear loading area **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#12High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator is unable to sanitize food contact surfaces due to triple sink not being functional **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13High Priority28-25-5

High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through sinks. Triple sink and hand wash sink at rear of kitchen. Sewage in left most sink well at first look. Other 2 sinks empty. I ran water into one drained well and colored water began to fill third sink well. Fluids did not drain after shutting off faucet **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#14High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In glass door reach in cooler next to prep table milk (51F – Cold Holding); buttermilk (51F – Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (51F – Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (51F – Cold Holding); buttermilk ranch (51F – Cold Holding); butter (51F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F – Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (51F – Cold Holding); slaw (51F – Cold Holding)

Stop Sale
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door reach in cooler next to prep table milk (51F – Cold Holding); buttermilk (51F – Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (51F – Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (51F – Cold Holding); buttermilk ranch (51F – Cold Holding); butter (51F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F – Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (51F – Cold Holding); slaw (51F – Cold Holding)SEE STOP SALE **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#16High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles on prep surface. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 6

#17Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding mixer arm insert point for shake stirrers is soiled. Cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to triple sink has backed up sewage in well

#20Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Unable to locate **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate53B-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. Unable to locate **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate11-26-1

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. Unable to locate **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles at chicken station and prepped chicken reach in cooler are soiled

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks in closet near mop sink are not secured.

#3Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Sugar container cover is cracked

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil, chicken marinade, pickles and soda bibs stored on the floor

#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops and tea spouts stored in standing water at 72°F. Operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Preset boats with liner are stored on shelf at kitchen entry with food contact surface facing upwards. Open case of cups stored on the floor in dry storage area

#7Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Triple sink and hand wash sink at rear of kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8Basic25-02-4

Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks, knives and spoons at self service station in lobby are not organized with all handles facing same direction **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored with head on the ground in between uses

#10Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm at sanitizer bucket beneath liquid cheese dispenser. Remade to 150ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:39 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.