DISCOVERY BEACH CAFE
300 BARLOW AVE, Cocoa Beach FL 32931 · 321-783-1766
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2020048597 | Oct 8, 2020 | Jan 20, 2021 | $800 |
| 4--2019029413 | Feb 21, 2019 | Jul 5, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi in commercial packaging bearing indicator label
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach-in cooler below service window on the left side sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (54F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler below service window on the left side sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (54F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Vegetable storage container in walk-in cooler has an accumulation of mold like substances. Operator cleaned
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
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 raw mahi in commercial packaging bearing indicator label
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy buildup of grease and old food debris under cook line equipment
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers stored on the floor
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knife in sanitizer bucket. Operator removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink on cook line next to pizza ovens
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging not identified
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw grouper in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles at each bar are soiled. Operator cleaned. Storage bin in walk in cooler is soiled. Operator cleaned
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. Interior rear wall of ice bin for soda machine is soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above dish machine
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 raw grouper in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements SEE STOP SALE
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over fries in reach in cooler. Operator moved
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 7 liquor bottles at exterior at have dead insects inside of bottles
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles for soda machine in service area are heavily soiled. Operator cleaned
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Buildup of grease beneath cooking equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods over cook line and surrounding surfaces have a heavy buildup of grease
Stored food not covered. 7 liquor bottles at exterior at have dead insects inside of bottles. SEE STOP SALE
Oct 31, 2024Inspection 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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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
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. Provided form. Employee signatures up to date
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 raw mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ppm.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. In server station. Operator discarded
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
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods over cook line is soiled
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line. Raw bacon stored over vegetables. Operator moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler raw bacon (56F - Cold Holding). Stored over fill line of unit
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
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used as a scoop in Parmesan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan cover in walk in cooler is soiled
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping
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.