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2200 S ORLANDO AVE · COCOA BEACH · Brevard County · FL 32931

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 12, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3488940
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8844844
DBPR license1501521

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical26 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#18High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi and raw tilapia in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements

Stop Sale
#19High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On cook line near fryers key lime habanero (79F – Cold Holding); On cook line under expo window butter (79F – Cold Holding)

Stop Sale
#20High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line near fryers key lime habanero (79F – Cold Holding); On cook line under expo window butter (79F – Cold Holding)SEE STOP SALE **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#21High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib of rear loading dock

Intermediate 5

#22Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. No system in place to keep tags in chronological order

#23Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Missing on vast majority of tags

#24Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles for soda machine is soiled.

#25Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink behind exterior tiki bar is unable to drain making it inaccessible for use **Warning**

Warning
#26Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind exterior bar nearest restrooms is being used as a dump sink. Ice and fluids in well. Hand wash sink at service station next to exterior bar on restrooms side is being used as a dump sink. Well stained from iced tea **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 17

#1Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ceiling in banquet room falling in from water damage. Floors in banquet room have missing sections exposing under structure of building. Sections of the banquet room floor feel as though the floor will give way when stepped on

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling over expo window is falling in exposing joists and insulation **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw mahi and raw tilapia in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in chemical room next to dish area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf over service window **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Multiple torn gaskets on equipment doors

#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Boxes of plastic ketchup bottles on the floor near entry to banquet room **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in gap between hand wash sink and wall on cook line. Knife stored in gap between paper towel dispenser and wall in rear prep area. Operator removed to dish **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service cups on the floor in banquet room. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer reach in cooler at interior bar and glass reach in cooler at exterior tiki bar **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink at exterior tiki bar nearest restrooms does not drain **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Container of flour on shelf in rear prep area is not covered. Operator covered In walk in cooler. Cooked potatoes and raw shrimp not covered **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Basic38-04-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walk in cooler

#16Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Basic29-17-4

Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At exterior tiki bar **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
4 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
4 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.