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ALOHA TIKI BAR & CAFE

3550 N ATLANTIC AVE, Cocoa Beach FL 32931 · 321-783-2230

Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats39
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1506847
Grade history
FEB 24
OCT 24
APR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. liquid cheese (92F - Hot Holding) in dispenser unit.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked chicken in reach-in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Bagged pork and slaw. SEE STOP SALE
High priority/02C-01-5
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Bagged pork and slaw.
High priority/01B-13-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. liquid cheese (92F - Hot Holding) in dispenser unit.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid cheese (92F - Hot Holding) in dispenser unit. SEE STOP SALE
High priority/03B-01-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun tip and holster have an accumulation of mold like substances
Intermediate/22-02-4
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Moved ice maker next to reach-in coolers under stairwell. No hand wash sink in area. Contacted plan review. Updated plans over phone
Intermediate/51-16-7/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In kitchen
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No dates on filters for ice machines
Intermediate/29-28-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured behind the bar
Basic/51-11-4
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler with dripping condenser unit.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. In reach-in cooler. Sauces and produce under dripping condenser unit.
Basic/08B-36-4
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Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over krab. Operator moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna in commercial packaging bearing indicator label
High priority/01B-13-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at tiki bar is soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service for filter at ice machine next to laundry room
Intermediate/29-28-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank not secured behind tiki bar
Basic/51-11-4
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 tuna in commercial packaging bearing indicator label. SEE STOP SALE
Basic/06-09-1
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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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
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz plastic soufflé cups used as scoop for corn salsa. Operator discarded
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Clean linens stored in improper location. Bag of clean towels stored in mop sink. Operator moved
Basic/21-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo boxes on shelf stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Cases of paper towels and cups stored on the floor in laundry room
Basic/25-05-4
Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in lower holding area of reach in cooler are not covered
Basic/08B-12-5
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Tiki bar
Basic/29-17-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance
Basic/22-20-5
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Operator removed
Basic/14-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Operator reattached drain line
Basic/29-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Operator changed menus to be spelled with "k"
Intermediate/52-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster at tiki bar is soiled. Operator cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados still have stickers
Basic/08B-39-4
Aug 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna and raw shelled eggs on shelves over ready to eat foods. Operator moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area for dispenser chute of oasis machine in bar area has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation

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.