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DIRTY BIRDS TIKI BAR & GRILL

142 MINUTEMEN CSWY · COCOA BEACH · Brevard County · FL 32931

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 1, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3696874
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13685622
DBPR license1507163

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#11High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. First aid kit stored on shelf over prep table in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects. 4 at downstairs interior bar. 11 at downstairs exterior bar. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Dead bees in liquor bottles at downstairs exterior bar.

Stop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In standup reach-in cooler to the right near entry of kitchen cut tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (47F – Cold Holding); heavy cream (47F – Cold Holding); slaw (47F – Cold Holding). In flip top of reach-in cooler nearest entry. sliced cheese (51F – Cold Holding); slaw (51F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time mark on foods using time control.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 4

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holsters at bars

#17Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for items placed on time control.

#18Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple foods in reach-in cooler

#19Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine in office last serviced March 2025

Basic 10

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Dispenser nozzle for unsweetened tea is broken

#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Exterior bars

#4Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors under equipment and shelving in kitchen are heavily soiled

#5Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cooling container of sauce directly below soap dispenser in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic08B-42-4

Basic – Food stored outside. Cases of chips stored in exterior service area

#7Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On exterior ledge of ice machine

#8Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Front of oven door **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood suppression systems dripping grease

#10Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic soufflé cups and lids stored with food contact side facing upwards **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:40 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
3 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

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