COCOCABANA BAR & GRILL
2944 S JOG RD, Greenacres FL 33467 · 5613179784
Last inspected Oct 7, 2025 · 14 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach crawling on floor in front of dry seasoning rack, discussed with operator who killed roach and clean and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025058651 | Aug 7, 2025 | Oct 20, 2025 | $600 |
| 2--2025056664 | Jul 29, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 | $800 |
| 2--2025042225 | May 27, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | $800 |
| 2--2025027445 | Mar 25, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Oct 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cook drank from a water bottle unscrewing the lid and touching the lip contact surface with her gloves then engaged in food preparation, date marking ready to eat foods without washing hands and changing her gloves Cook went to wash hands and changed gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice (110F - Reheating) in microwave, cooked yesterday. Cook stated reheating process was finished. Cook reheated to 198F for further hot holding. Reviewed with operator reheating procedures.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In expo area, observed a hand washing sign, paper towel dispenser, hot and cold water connection and floor drain. Hand sink for wait staff in expo line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup prepared 2 days ago is not date marked, in refrigerator next to triple sink. Operator date marked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust at the bottom of reach in freezer in dish area.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Morsel used to smash plantains has holes and cuts inside, no longer smooth and easy cleanable. Observed old food debris in a hole at the bottom. Do not use as a food contact surface.
Aug 7, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach in cooler house made chicken stock (50F - Cooling) at 11:20 per operator product prepared yesterday, at this rate of cooling product never reached 41F within 6 hours, see stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Inside reach in cooler raw salmon stored directly above cooked goat, discussed with operator who corrected storage of product.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach crawling on floor in front of dry seasoning rack, discussed with operator who killed roach and clean and sanitized area.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In kitchen Approximately 1 rodent dropping on lid to uncooked beans storage container. In kitchen Approximately 2 under rodent droppings under dish washing machine. In kitchen approximately 1 rodent dropping under three compartment sink. Approximately 1 rodent dropping under dry seasoning storage rack. Approximately 9 rodent droppings under canned good storage rack. Approximately 2 rodent droppings top of sealed packages of single service napkins and cup trays. Approximately 5 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor under oven and in front of stove. Approximately 1 rodent dropping inside rinse sink to dish machine. Approximately 40 rodent droppings in customer dinning room under booth next to DJ stand. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach in cooler house made chicken stock (50F - Cooling) at 11:20 per operator product prepared yesterday, at this rate of cooling product never reached 41F within 6 hours, see stop sale.
Aug 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Jul 29, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler raw chicken stored directly above raw beef, discussed with operator who corrected storage of product.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In kitchen approximately 1 rodent under dry storage shelves. Approximately 3 rodent droppings under three compartment sink. Approximately 5 rodent droppings under table next to deep freezer. Approximately 2 rodent droppings in front of reach in cooler at cook line on floor. Discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized areas.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler coiled with food debris, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior soiled with food debris on bottom, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize area.
May 28, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 27, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw pork stored directly above open bucket of plantains, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 rodent droppings in kitchen under canned goods storage shelves. Approximately 3 rodent droppings in kitchen on top of ice machine. Approximately 1 rodent dropping in kitchen under ice machine. Approximately 2 rodent droppings at bar on drip mat with clean and sanitized mini buckets used to served iced beers. Approximately 1 rodent dropping at bar under soda dispenser gun station. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas.
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. In kitchen hole in the wall next to ice machine and canned goods storage rack with rub marks coming from hole up wall. Discussed with operator to repair hole in wall and clean and sanitize areas.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In reach in cooler large bin of white rice (130F - Cooling)at 3:20 since 3:00 to 125F at 3:20, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours discussed with operator who moved product to shallow pans and removed plastic wrap to allow for adequate air flow.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen under three compartment sink spray bottle containing cleaning agent not labeled, discussed with operator who labeled bottle.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cook line multiple bottles of cooking oils and water not labeled, discussed with operator who labeled bottles.
Mar 26, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
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 priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Four droppings on shelf with napkins utensils and straws Approximately ten droppings on shelf with canned items Three droppings on shelf with toilet paper In dry storage hall way behind kitchen Operator removed and sanitized areas
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at beginning of cook line-79F
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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. Salmon in two door cooler end of cook line Removed from bags
Food stored on floor. Plantains on floor on cook line
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 86F on cook line
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food Raw calamari over tomatoes in flip top cooler across from cook line Removed
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to freezer chest
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe with soda gun at bar. Operator washed and Sanitized.
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. I sent operator email
Aug 18, 2023Inspection 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in cooler with no date mark. Per operator all from yesterday.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. May wash, rinse all dishware, equipment and utensils in machine, then sanitize in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed no chlorine during multiple tests. Line has bubbles in it indicating air intrusion before it reaches the pump.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed take out paper goods stored on the back hallway floor
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop held in mop water. Operator corrected to hang dry.
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