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ANCHOR SEAFOOD AND CHICKEN 2

1437 CLEARLAKE RD, Cocoa FL 32922 · 4079856505

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 8 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats5
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1507256
Grade history
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4/1/2025
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Black hose connects to hose Bibb not having a vacuum breaker installed.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor are soiled under equipment like fryers and behind reach in freezer and reach in cooler
Basic/36-73-4
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hoods vents and where the flat top griddles is located walls and ceiling are soiled.
Basic/36-68-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed cooking fryers are soiled with old food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Light not functioning.
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents need to be clean
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb connected to black hose out back. Need a vacuum breaker
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen had an item stored in the sink. Operator removed item from sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen needs paper towels. Operator place paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen needs paper towels soap. Operator place soap at hand wash sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside hose Bibb with hose connected to it not having a vacuum breaker
High priority/29-34-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Outside unisex bathroom
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4/1/2025
High priority/50-17-3
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitation bucket stored directly on the floor. Operator remove bucket off the floor
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Unisex bathroom
Basic/32-17-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Feb 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Return visit Feb 12, 2025 · Time Extended
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Basic/32-17-4/Return visit Feb 12, 2025 · Time Extended
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Old equipment outside
Basic/33-30-4/Return visit Feb 12, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 6, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Basic/32-17-4
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Old equipment outside
Basic/33-30-4
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed HWS in the back of the house block by a table. Operator
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed HWS in front of the house. Had bucket of water stored in the sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.