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BEEF O BRADYS

2301 SR 524, Cocoa FL 32926 · 7570141

Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats99
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1505502
Grade history
JUN 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 33 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly on kitchen, destroyed and area sanitized
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Observed Romero Food manager certification expired 2/2021-2/2026
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Patrick Food handler expired 2/23-2/26
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust in kitchen in Cooked line
Basic/36-34-5
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 salmon
Basic/06-09-1
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed mop sink grilled station reach in cooler gaskets is tearing
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelving in grilled station reach flip top is starting to rust
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in at the bottom in salad station and grilled station flip top
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
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Nov 21, 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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Equipment in poor repair. Outside walk in freezer gaskets are starting to tear
Basic/14-11-5
Fryer station reach in cooler interior is soiled with old food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 2 door reach in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above 3 compartment sink
Basic/38-01-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in kitchen to go trays not inverted. Owner inverted them
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both salad station and sandwich station
Basic/29-49-6
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind bar used for storage of smoothie container. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees Brittany and Rebecca expired.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with chemical liquid not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups on counter near bar area wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer top unit near fans.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelve below service window rust pitted surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach per operator not labeled. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cup in cole slaw used as a scoop. Operator discarded.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked up on counter in bar area wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer Reach in freezer in kitchen has ice build up.
Basic/14-69-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 12, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in cooked corn. Discarded
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jun 12, 2024 · Time Extended
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mob sink is not curbed operator is dumping directly in drain on floor
Basic/29-27-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Jun 11, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medication stored over single service items and foods
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas stored in dirty water
High priority/10-05-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top and lower holding areas of reach in cooler across from fryers cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); deli ham (51F - Cold Holding) all food items has been in overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lower holding areas of reach in cooler across from fryers cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); deli ham (51F - Cold Holding) all food items has been in overnight. SEE STOP SALE In flip top of same unit In the flip top sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding). Operator was able fix unit all food items are below 41°F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in the sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in cooked corn. Discarded
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks stored over food prep area
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mob sink is not curbed operator is dumping directly in drain on floor
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Mold like substance on shelves
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Employee food items stored over client items on top shelf of walk in cooler, whole raw shell eggs (employee item) stored over ready to eat sour cream. Corrected
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at the bar, filled with equipment items cleaned from previous evening, currently not abl3 to wash hands at this sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Beer line running thru walk in cooler soiled.
Basic/36-51-4
Ceiling tile missing. Open areas of ceiling near back door of kitchen, metal grid bar missing in order to put tile back into place.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food items stored above client items on top shelf of walk in cooler, raw eggs part of employee food items. Corrected
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at beverage station stacked while still wet.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door with gap under non self closing door. Lid to chest freezer st bar not easily closable.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind bar display cooler stand ping water.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. 5 gallon fryer cooking oil stored on floor near back door.
Basic/08B-38-4
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4/Repeat Violation
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light cover in back of kitchen near 3 compartment sink broken shield.
Basic/38-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of prep table next to the grill, rusted surface. Hood filter vents soiled. Exterior of trash cans in kitchen soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the hot holding cabinet soiled with old food debris and cooked on food spills
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving rusting.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly on kitchen, destroyed and area sanitized
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 probe thermometers in kitchen, digital at 32° manual at 18°,
Intermediate/05-06-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cole slaw prepared on site on Monday 7/3 not date marked, corrected
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cleaned bar glasses in reach in chest cooler rim of glasses touching rusted shelving.
Basic/24-06-4
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups stacked while still wet at bar
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. I front of salad make table, standing water, no standing water inside unit.
Basic/36-22-4
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on pad outside with standing water
Basic/33-20-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Portion control cup without handle use in dessert topping. Removed
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Packaging cover still attached to bottom shelf of prep table still intact.
Basic/14-47-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of make table on cooks line with old food debris and shipping tape that is still attached and no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Basic/22-16-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Bar chest reach in cooler unit shelving
Basic/14-33-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed limes and zucchini in walk in cooler stored over ready to eat items
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet/dry wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed soiled wiping cloth stored in food storage container in reach in cooler unit, removed by operator
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site

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.