BRANO'S ITALIAN GRILL
3680 N ATLANTIC AVE, Cocoa Beach FL 32931 · 321-474-2164
Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On shelves over make line and on top of dish machine
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025038806 | Apr 9, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $200 |
| 4--2021014980 | Feb 11, 2021 | Apr 23, 2021 | $400 |
| 4--2019051369 | Oct 3, 2019 | Oct 25, 2019 | $400 |
| 4--2017007458 | Jan 30, 2017 | Aug 23, 2017 | — |
| 4--2016017098 | Mar 31, 2016 | Apr 19, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Behind the bar. Operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Multiple foods in steamwells on cook line. Placed in wells at 1pm. Temperatures range between 78°F and 121°F at 2:45pm. Cook pulled all containers and moved to cooking equipment. All foods over 165°F by 3:00pm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza paddles placed directly onto top of soiled oven surface
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on filter behind ice machine in kitchen
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not stored inverted
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook out on hat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan covers in vegetable walk-in cooler has an accumulation of dust
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum lids stored with food contact surface facing upwards
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Unsecured propane tanks behind exterior covered bar. Operator moved
Dec 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler to the right of ice machine deli ham (51F - Cold Holding); meatballs (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (53F - Cold Holding)
Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Using sour mix from soda gun to make amaretto sours. Menu says fresh lemon
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun tips are soiled. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine is soiled.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date for last service for filter on wall for ice machine
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Vegetables stored under dripping condenser line in walk-in cooler. Wine bottles in reach-in cooler behind bar in standing brownish liquid
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer door frame
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Exposed insulation on walk-in cooler door
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan covers for walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On the floor behind bar
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Missing from women's restroom door
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler behind bar
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Veal in bucket of standing water on kitchen floor. Moved to walk-in cooler
Apr 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On shelves over make line and on top of dish machine
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings: 1 in corner on right side of produce walk in cooler. 1 at exterior bar on floor. 1 shelves at host(ess) stand
Dead roaches on premises. 4 under soda bibs in kitchen. 3 near water heater
Apr 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. In women's restroom. Operator discarded
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On shelves over make line and on top of dish machine
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings: 1 in corner on right side of produce walk in cooler. 1 at exterior bar on floor. 1 shelves at host(ess) stand
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun tips are soiled. Operator cleaned
Dead roaches on premises. 4 under soda bibs in kitchen. 3 near water heater
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf over make line areas are soiled. Sheet pans and racks in walk in cooler have an accumulation of mold like substances. Operator cleaned
Stored food not covered. Sauces in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose to the left of dishwasher hangs below flood rim of sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sheet pan racks and sheet pans on racks in walk in cooler have an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned
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. Multiple expired certificates for active employees
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
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank not secured behind exterior bar
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Card board used to line shelf in rear storage/prep area
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer floors have buildup of old food. Operator swept
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddles stored on soiled top of oven
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink in rear prep station and at exterior bar. Operator posted signage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler hanging door partitions have an accumulation of mold like substance
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name. Operator labeled
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Copper Moscow mule cups
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook entered through rear door and began touching clean equipment without washing hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In table top reach in cooler across from pizza oven cooked noodles (53F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles at each bar are soiled
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
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks put on hats
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine. Operator moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of ice machine is soiled. Shelves to the left of grill are soiled
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard shipping containers being reused to store different food items in walk in cooler. Discarded
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 400+ ppm. Operator diluted 200ppm
Aug 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 10, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Water pitchers in main walkway along bar between entry, lobby and exterior seating
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook touched pant leg and then began handling pan handle
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler at pizza area cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Food items are stored over fill line of unit On countertop near soup and on countertop across from pizza oven cooked noodles (51F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (69 F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (71F - Cold Holding)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and desserts
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in service station is being used as dump sink. Ice in well
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salads
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. Upper rear corner of ice bin at soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Not available in any of the 3 stalls
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator discarded
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on multiple reach in coolers
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer ceiling is hanging down exposing insulation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At rear prep area sink. At service station sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods over cook line have an accumulation of grease dripping. Interior of soda gun holsters are soiled at interior bar. Top shelves over service window in kitchen is soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Multiple single service items stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted
Stored food not covered. Bread on speed rack near pizza station
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All shelves in walk in cooler are heavily soiled
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table. Operator moved
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelves for ticket printer on cook line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name. Operator labeled
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.