COCONUTS ON THE BEACH
2 MINUTEMEN CSWY, Cocoa Beach FL 32931 · 321-784-1422
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed cubed raw salmon in commercial packaging bearing indicator label. Dead flies in liquor bottles
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018030129 | Apr 24, 2018 | Jul 5, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Server prep area hand sink blocked with chairs and mop, manager removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel in bar hand wash sink, manager removed.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Jenna expired 2 days ago.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging on hand wash sink no label Spray bottle outside bar no label, bartender labeled
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager took back to dish pit
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Coleslaw and tarter containers are cracked on corners. Manager had server change out
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, no label, manager labeled.
Jan 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon cubes over bag of pickled onions. Removed
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed cubed raw salmon in commercial packaging bearing indicator label. Dead flies in liquor bottles
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler across from fryers raw grouper (61F - Cold Holding); raw tilapia (61F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (58F - Cold Holding); batter (58F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun tips are soiled at each bar. P.I.A. Dispenser at middle bar is soiled. Operator cleaned
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. Fully thawed cubed raw salmon in commercial packaging bearing indicator label. SEE STOP SALE
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Expo line. Operator moved
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook out on hair net
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hood vents has an accumulation of grease dripping over cook line
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. At salad station
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk-in cooler floor
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Operator replaced source container. 50ppm
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. DDBSA 1130ppm. Service tech showed up to adjust during inspection. 700DDBSA
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener is soiled. Soda gun holsters at interior bar are soiled. Frozen drink maker dispenser chutes at interior bar are soiled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hair net
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan covers in walk in cooler are soiled
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At middle bar. Operator replaced
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rim of dispenser nozzle for oasis machine in tiki bar is soiled. Soda guns and holsters at each bar are soiled
Food stored on floor. Case of fries on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom and at service side of exterior bar
Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. Men's restroom only runs for 9-10 seconds
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. DDBSA 1130+ppm. Operator diluted to 710ppm
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at salad make line is no longer cleanable
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 Dispenser chutes of oasis drink machines are soiled
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados have stickers still on. Operator removed and washed
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At interior and exterior bars
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2 oz plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in seasoning on cook line. Operator discarded
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys in basket over cook line. Operator moved
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping
Sep 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler nearest dish area. wings (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); raw fish (53F - Cold Holding) being held above fill line of unit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine is soiled. Operator cleaned
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in small prep area nearest rear door
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in small prep area nearest rear door
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sandwich sets. Food items held in well on service side of window. Issued and reviewed paperwork for time as a public health control with managers. Implemented for applicable areas in kitchen
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper rear corner of ice bin below soda machine is soiled. Operator cleaned
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4 oz soufflé cup used as scoop for croutons. Operator discarded
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf over window of cook line is soiled
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.