DADDY O'S DINER
722 WEST AVE, Cocoa FL 32927 · 321 636 6604
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One (1) live fly in dishwashing area. Per supervisor on duty, next unannounced routine. D.W.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Philly steak stored over ready to eat deli ham in reach in freezer. Operator removed
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink chlorine at 200++ ppm. Operator added water. New reading 100 ppm.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Bag of cheese opened 5 days prior not date marked. Operator date marked it.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In grits and sugar containers. Operator removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service air fryer liners not protected. Operator put them in sealed bags
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority7 Intermediate9 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink with 10 ppm. Operator added more bleach. Rechecked 50 ppm. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license while inspectors are still doing inspection
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw country fried steak stored in same shelve as cooked chicken, kept in tall white reach in freezer. Raw burgers over phyllo dough.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded cheese at 48F, sliced Swiss cheese 56F and sliced provolone cheese at 54F at make table. Items were sitting there overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese at 48F, sliced Swiss cheese 56F and sliced provolone cheese at 54F at make table. Items were sitting there overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. No time marking on butter seating on front counter. Operator it was seating on counter for 2 hrs. Operator placed discard time
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Shredded cheese package opened on 7-20-2025 without label Swiss cheese and American cheese packages open since 7/18/2025 without label
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on front counter used for dumping liquid drinks
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available in restaurant
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on front counter hand wash sink
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training for server, been working for more than 60 days
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. Employee reporting agreement not signed by employee working there for more than 60 days. Inspector provided printed copy, employee signed the form
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Butter on front counter not on time plan. Butter was out for 2 hours without a time plan in place. Time plan form provided to operator
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceilings across restaurant are not smooth and not easy to clean
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food stored in reach in freezer by kitchen entrance door - chilli beans on top of restaurant food items in reach in freezer drawer
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster placed over the grass
Packaged foods not properly protected from cuts when the case-overwrap is opened. Multiple items present with ice crystals on tall white freezer due to bags been opened.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of white freezer has debris.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean spoons and forks placed with handle ups.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler by hand sink in kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under three compartment sink in kitchen
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine in sanitizer bucket at front counter is at 10 ppm. Operator corrected sanitizer strength to reach 50 ppm
Jan 24, 2025Inspection 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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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk from yesterday not date marked. Operator dated.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tile throughout kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floors in kitchen cement exposed and needs sealing.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in white reach in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Two door reach in cooler shelves heavily soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white substance not labeled. Operator labeled sugar.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1, 2024. Operator renewed before end of inspection.
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. Employee Valerie one week since hired signed agreement.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tile in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile shows damage and floor cement exposed in kitchen needs sealing.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Ice buildup in white reach in freezer. Reach in cooler nearest to hand wash sink shelves starting to rust.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Unisex bathroom door in disrepair.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle with clear liquid. (Water) operator labeled.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One (1) live fly in dishwashing area. Per supervisor on duty, next unannounced routine. D.W.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened over 4 days half and half, corrected
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on counter mounter soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors, walls and baseboards thru out location, under and behind equipment soiled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen floors with exposed cement in areas, needs sealed.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelving rusting where plastic coating missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of prep tables in need of cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of make table and upright reach in cooler units in need of cleaning.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Multiple left on counters and in prep areas.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of clear liquid not labeled, water.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Whole raw shell eggs store ready to eat items in the reach in cooler, corrected
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Separate breakfast and lunch menus, no consumer advisory on breakfast menu for under cooked eggs, sign emailed to operator, printed and posted
Light not functioning. Multiple lights out in kitchen/prep area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door reach in cooler with rusted shelving.
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.