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34 S ATLANTIC AVE UNIT 38, Cocoa FL 32931 · 3522278857
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects: 2 in kitchen
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects: 2 in kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In hallway reach-in cooler sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (68F - Cold Holding); meatballs (57F - Cold Holding)
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. Pizza by the slice. Pizza sauce. Sauces and meatballs on stove. Garlic in oil
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf with wines. Over single service paper towels and toilet paper. Operator moved
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and deli slicer are soiled
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided documentation and reviewed.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Burgers available to be served under cooked. Operator posted sign at front counter
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No dates on any prepared or opened foods
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz plastic soufflé cup used as a scoop in spices. Operator discarded
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soda shelf
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle at rear of building
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Strong odor coming from mop sink and triple sink area
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door propped open. 2 live flying insects present
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Multiple Togo containers stored with food contact surfaces facing upwards. Operator inverted. Pizza boxes stored on the floor in closet. Operator moved
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wooden shelf in closet used to store single service items
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of pizza oven is soiled
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass display hot holding unit on front counter empanadas (123F - Hot Holding)
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of oven door. Operator moved
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Flan, pudding, and other desserts in self service glass door reach in cooler in dining area are not properly labeled. Operator labeled
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips at location
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No documentation on hand during licensing provided operator with sign
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided signage to operator
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Multiple wires exposed in employee room across from bathroom
Jan 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Shredded cheese, cooked sausage, vegetables, marinara. All food items in pizza make line have dates from December through January 6
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in spices. Operator discarded
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and surrounding surfaces have an accumulation of dust
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Togo boxes stored on the floor in dry storage room
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Stand up reach in cooler in hallway
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws on bar top in reach of customers are not wrapped
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons on front counter.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelf in hallway for dry goods
Sep 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm. Operator diluted to 200ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up reach in cooler in hallway. Raw chicken and raw beef stored on shelves over tomatoes and sauces In bottom of reach in cooler on make line in kitchen. Raw shrimp and raw mahi stored over cooked shrimp and coleslaw. Operator moved
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing label with thawing instructions
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. Only non manager employee has been on staff for over 60 days and has not completed food handling certificate
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kaylee
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. Kaylee
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In pepper, ceviche, and Parmesan
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Corner bead on wall over cook area is damaged and hanging down
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. Mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing label with thawing instructions
Food stored on floor. Plastic water and soda bottles stored on the floor in lobby. Plastic cooking oil jugs stored on the floor near dry storage door
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service items stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In service window of kitchen
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.