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CRYDERMANS BARBECUE

401 FLORIDA AVE, Cocoa FL 32922 · 321-877-0796

Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1506726
Grade history
JUN 24
DEC 24
APR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 26 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies in kitchen area. Called supervisor on duty stated next day follow up
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Soap dispenser battery needs to be change.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by mop sink by smokers hose Bibb that has a hose connected for fresh water needs a vacuum breaker
High priority/29-34-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Not labeled dish detergent. Manager labeled it
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Beverage/ice dispensing lever or filling device on equipment used by employees to refill customer drinks allows contamination of the lip-contact surface during normal use. Outside beverage dispenser backsplash is soiled needs cleaning
Basic/14-24-4
Dead roaches on premises. Observed interior of 1 dead roach. Manager swept it up and discared it
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4/1/25. Operator is talking to state now to renew license
High priority/50-17-3
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed 2 hand wash sink leaking water through pipes when water is running. One in walk in cooler in meats cut area. And the other in the prep room where ice chiller is located
Basic/29-11-4
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door gaskets is torn
Basic/14-11-5
Aug 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket is torn
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Jun 5, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Jun 5, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the variance or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
High priority/03G-48-1/Warning/Return visit Jun 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket is torn
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Jun 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Jun 4, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies in kitchen area. Called supervisor on duty stated next day follow up
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the variance or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
High priority/03G-48-1/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand Wash Sink in walk in cooler is not accessible. It's blocked in by prep table in walk in cooler
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap for Hand Wash Sink at outside by smokers
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket is torn
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler brisket fat stored on the floor
Basic/08B-38-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed entire speed rack of raw meat thawing out in the sun. Operator
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed outside Hand Wash Sink near smokers. Had object in the sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked and pickled cabbage from 10/5/23, today 10-12-23 =8 days see stop sale
High priority/02C-01-5
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Approx 3# cooke$ cabbage out of date
High priority/01B-13-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy whipping cream opened previous day not dated, corrected
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook preparing food without beard guard, corrected
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle apple cider vinegar in non labeled spray bottle, corrected.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.