ACAI EXPRESS CAFE
19 N ORLANDO AVE, Cocoa Beach FL 32931 · 570.751.6442
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Aksnelys been here 30 days. Provided form to employee and signed during inspection.
Ceiling tile above cashier area is stained
Ceiling tile missing. Above water heater in bathroom is pushed to the side
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current, establishment is open and operating.
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On reach cooler handle
Oct 2, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink has been removed from rear of building
Sep 24, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink has been removed from rear of building
Jul 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025
Employee dumping mop water in the three-compartment sink / food preparation sink. Employee stated that they are dumping mop bucket waste into triple sink used for washing dishes
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. Not signed by most recent hire. Employee read and signed
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink has been removed from rear of building
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases and sleeves of single service lids stored on the floor across from triple sink
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service cups on shelf. Operator inverted
Dec 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Remade using quaternary 200ppm
Clean linens stored on floor. Operator placed on shelf
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator has one well with sanitizer. Operator is asking in sanitizer, then rinsing and attempting to sanitize in original well of sanitizer
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Oct 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Remade using quaternary 200ppm
No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Operator not using soap in triple sink. Educated employees about process
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. Operator does not have documentation available for any new hires or current employees
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No documentation available for
Clean linens stored on floor. Operator placed on shelf
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator has one well with sanitizer. Operator is asking in sanitizer, then rinsing and attempting to sanitize in original well of sanitizer
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under triple sink leaks while draining wells
Nov 20, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Sep 21, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 500+ppm. Operator diluted to 200ppm
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.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled idntifying liquid contents. Operator labeled
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in freezer
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service items stored on the floor in rear room. Operator moved
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer bagged fruits are not closed
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.