CHEFS KITCHEN
1070 CLEARLAKE RD, Cocoa FL 32922
Last inspected Feb 28, 2025 · 4 visits since July 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand wash sink had a bucket filled with water. Operator remove bucket from sink
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above walk in freezer
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door gasket is torn
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floors has cracks causing standing water between the crack
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has little bit ice build up
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted the to go trays
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under 3 compartment sink causing standing water under 3 compartment sink
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at front desk had rags stored in the sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink not having paper in dispenser.
Observed cutting bored in use is soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile missing doing to A/C problems.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor unsealed concrete by 3 compartment sink
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Observed Hand Wash Sink by 3 compartment sink unable to dispense soap. Operator corrected
Observed can opener blade is soiled. Operator corrected
Observed ceiling tile damage and missing above walk in freezer. Operator stated that they had to do repairs. And will get those damaged tiles replace
Observed floor by by walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor is unsealed.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cooks wash gloved hands after touching raw pork. Reeducted and corrected
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Administrative Complaint Filed due to License of Operation expired on 4-01-23, operating 90 days after renewal period.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled spoon in hand wash sink on front line, corrected
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front hand wash sink no paper towels.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Hinge to ice bin on ice machine is rusted.
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. Cook glen no proof of training.
Ceiling tile missing.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Broken tiles, and missing tiles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of prep tables soiled.
Reach-in cooler/ hot holding interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the hot holding unit soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
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.