HUNKER DOWN LOUNGE HIDEAWAY/CATEGORY 5
9 S ATLANTIC AVE · COCOA BEACH · Brevard County · FL 32931
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed 10 live flying insects in corner of bar area of tropics **Warning**
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+. Operator remade to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At sink to the right of dishwasher in kitchen
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns, gun tips, and holsters are soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment locking access to hand wash sink Next to ice machine between kitchen and Hunkerdown**Warning** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary test strips
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/
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. New hire Courtney has not read and signed form. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured in hallway near ice machine **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Over ice machine
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex employee restroom between Hunkerdown and kitchen **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods over cook line have an accumulation of grease. Grease dripping from drain trap under hoods. Walk in cooler condenser fan cover has an accumulation of dust
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. In corner behind bar at tropics **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:07 PM.
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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.