CAJUN SOUL BISTRO AND BAR
333 KING ST, Cocoa FL 32922 · 4073101852
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to mop sink is not fully operating. Establishments does have an out of order sign on hand wash sink and has a work order. Establishments does have 4 more working operating hand wash sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In seasoning containers
Ceiling tiles in kitchen and wall are little dusty
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal water bottle stored on cutting board in kitchen at sauté and fry station. Operator discarded bottle
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Seafood 2 door reach in cooler shelving are soiled
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In seasoning and flower containers. Owner discarded the cups
Ceiling vents/ tile has accumulated dust
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor food store in walk in freezer not 6inches off the floor
Apr 2, 2025Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in prep area had a bucket of water stored in the sink. Operator remove bucket from sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup stored in container of dry rice use as a scoop. Operator remove styrofoam cup.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on directly on the floor. Operator remove cooking oil off the floor.
Light not functioning. One light burn out by plate racks.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator properly store wet mop
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Observed hand wash sink at bar area by main stage side had items in the sink. Operator removed items from sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in kitchen food grade container containing flour had a bowl with no handle use as a scoop. Operator removed bowl and discard it from the flower
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current and active. Establishment still has the old license display 4/1/2024 ownership is still u dear same ownership.
Observed ice machine at bar interior is soiled with black like substance
Observed walk in cooler door gaskets are soiled with black like substance
Standing water in floor at dish washer area by 3 compartment sink. Operator has started to mop up the standing water
Jul 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Door jam to entrance to garage storage room in need of repair to close walls.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One hood filter missing over the gas stove
Jun 5, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Quart half and half opened 3-31-24 not date marked, corrected on 4/3/24
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.west inside bar, tray blocking hand wash sink.
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/. Prepped on site, opened and unopened Food stored in a prohibited area. Currently operator using garage area for food stored and serving, hot holding steam table in use, double stack oven in use, hot holding cabinet and 5 reach in cooler and reach in freezer units in place at said storage area, operator in beginning stage of building walls, ceiling and sealing floors to turn area into food prep and storage area, but no plans have yet to be submitted or approved.
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.
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on arrival, roll up garage door opened in same area were food preparation was taking place.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Multiple areas thru kitchen, bars and prep areas where sealer missing from flooring, exposed cement. Floors not sealed under 3 compartment sink.
Food being prepared in unapproved open garage. On arrival observed food items being prepped in a garage environment, all items were in raw state and easily moved to licensed kitchen area.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Currently operator using garage area for food stored and serving, hot holding steam table in use, double stack oven in use, hot holding cabinet and 5 reach in cooler and reach in freezer units in place at said storage area, operator in beginning stage of building walls, ceiling and sealing floors to turn area into food prep and storage area, but no plans have yet to be submitted or approved.
Food stored on floor. 5 gallon fryer oil containers stored directly on floor of kitchen
Hole in or other damage to wall. Door jam to entrance to garage storage room in need of repair to close walls.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One hood filter missing over the gas stove
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop and 1 ice bucket that is inverted stored on unsanitized surface of top of ice machine, 2 other ice buckets not stored inverted under open ceiling tiles on top of ice machine
Silverware/utensils, food storage containers dried on a towels/ wiping cloths
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Enter door of reach in cooler in storage room, case of unwashed peppers stored over ready to eat shredded cheese
Apr 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of glass cleaner stored with to go items at back bar area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Quart half and half opened 3-31-24 not date marked, corrected on 4/3/24
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.west inside bar, tray blocking hand wash sink.
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/. Prepped on site, opened and unopened Food stored in a prohibited area. Currently operator using garage area for food stored and serving, hot holding steam table in use, double stack oven in use, hot holding cabinet and 5 reach in cooler and reach in freezer units in place at said storage area, operator in beginning stage of building walls, ceiling and sealing floors to turn area into food prep and storage area, but no plans have yet to be submitted or approved.
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.
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on arrival, roll up garage door opened in same area were food preparation was taking place.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Multiple areas thru kitchen, bars and prep areas where sealer missing from flooring, exposed cement. Floors not sealed under 3 compartment sink.
Food being prepared in unapproved open garage. On arrival observed food items being prepped in a garage environment, all items were in raw state and easily moved to licensed kitchen area.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Currently operator using garage area for food stored and serving, hot holding steam table in use, double stack oven in use, hot holding cabinet and 5 reach in cooler and reach in freezer units in place at said storage area, operator in beginning stage of building walls, ceiling and sealing floors to turn area into food prep and storage area, but no plans have yet to be submitted or approved.
Food stored on floor. 5 gallon fryer oil containers stored directly on floor of kitchen
Hole in or other damage to wall. Door jam to entrance to garage storage room in need of repair to close walls.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One hood filter missing over the gas stove
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop and 1 ice bucket that is inverted stored on unsanitized surface of top of ice machine, 2 other ice buckets not stored inverted under open ceiling tiles on top of ice machine
Silverware/utensils, food storage containers dried on a towels/ wiping cloths
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Enter door of reach in cooler in storage room, case of unwashed peppers stored over ready to eat shredded cheese
Dec 13, 2023Inspection 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.