Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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COCOA BEACH ALE HOUSE

5590 N ATLANTIC AVE · COCOA BEACH · Brevard County · FL 32931

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 11, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3381159
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8468048
DBPR license1506626

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Bartender answered the phone then served guests drinks without washing hands

#9High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Multiple in kitchen areas. Oper discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from fryers wings (56F – Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 7

#1Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Multiple ceiling tiles broken or missing in kitchen. Multiple light shields missing throughout building **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Small 2 door reach in cooler on cook line

#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sinks behind bar

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods has an accumulation of grease dripping. Underside of service window. Over work stations is soiled

#5Basic29-07-5

Basic – Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Hand wash sink near rear kitchen door and walk in cooler has drain pipe held together with duct tape.

#6Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling tiles heavily soiled

#7Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 11:59 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.