BEACHSIDE HOTEL AND SUITES
3901 N ATLANTIC AVE, Cocoa Beach FL 32931 · 321.783.2221
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found 7 live flying insects at bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026006428 | Jan 21, 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Unwashed tomatoes over cooked shrimp in reach in refrigerator. Manager removed tomatoes
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen
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. Key no proof of training.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current. Establishment is open and operating. License posted expired april 1, 2026.
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In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in chicken salad. Employee removed scoop
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bar area hand sink
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna and raw mahi in commercial packaging bearing indicator
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to triple sink in kitchen
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. Emailed, printed, and signed
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
Ceiling tile missing. Over triple sink area in kitchen
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 packaging. Fully thawed raw tuna and raw mahi in commercial packaging bearing indicator label. SEE STOP SALE
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Multiple single service items stored with food contact surfaces facing upwards. Operator inverted
Jan 22, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings; 22 on water heater. 2 in liquor room. 7 in dry storage/reach-in cooler room.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of coffee maker in lobby. Milk and juice dispensers in breakfast areas. Are soiled Soda gun tips at bar are soiled
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head.
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Stickers still on self service bananas at breakfast buffet
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruits and vegetables stored above bread in reach-in cooler
Jul 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 1, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 7 live flying insects at bar
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored above cooked beef. Operator moved
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi and raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna. Operator reprinted menus
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
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 mahi and raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum full pans stored with food contact surface facing up. Operator inverted
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Burn spray and first aid kit stored on shelf above make line. Operator moved
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Detachable tip to soda gun behind the bar is soiled
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. Form not signed by most recent hire
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. Milk dispenser at buffet
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 mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic knives, spoons and forks are not organized with all handles facing the same direction
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In stand up reach in cooler to immediate left when entering storage area from banquet hall. raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); cheeses (51F - Cold Holding). Food items have been in unit over night. No temperature monitoring available
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up reach in cooler to immediate left when entering storage area from banquet hall. raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); cheeses (51F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler next to ice machine in kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Case of liquid eggs being thawed on table. Operator moved to reach in cooler
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic utensils at buffet for self service are not organized with all handles facing same directions
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No sneeze guard at brunch buffet to protect self service sandwiches and cheeses. Operator put up sneeze guard
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster behind the bar is soiled. Operator cleaned
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. At breakfast buffet. Tube not cut at an angle. Operator cut
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in any stalls of women's restroom
Sep 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for less than 5 seconds
Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish washer is briefly spraying sanitizer from dispenser hose over wares for only a few seconds. Educated and had employee reawash and sanitize
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 11 live flying insects in bar area
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm. Operator diluted to 300ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked chicken in lower area of reach in cooler. Operator moved
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw tuna, salmon, and mahi fully thawed in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of milk dispenser has an accumulation of mold like substance
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. All test strips are either expired or damaged
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. Christi and Kayla have been working for over 60days and have not acquired certificates
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.
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head.
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In reach in freezer behind bar
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. Raw tuna, salmon, and mahi fully thawed in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating bowl of eggs over prep table in kitchen
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple open cases of single service items stored on the floor in office
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain beneath mop sink/triple sink overflows when draining a single well
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.