DIXON DINER
1312 DIXON BLVD, Cocoa FL 32922 · 321.639.1270
Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Opened gallon milk dated 7/24/23, todays date 8/2/23 see stop sale
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022042702 | Jun 22, 2022 | Oct 6, 2022 | $600 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Dead roaches on premises. Observe seeing 2 dead roaches one in the male bathroom and one behind chest freezer. Manager did sweep and discarded the dead roaches at both area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor is soiled with old food debris behind flat top griddle
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observe cook cracking raw eggs to cook with gloves on, and did not wash hands and put on cleans. Cooked is reeducated to wash hands after cracking raw eggs before pursuing to cook.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in dining room has evidence of water damage
Equipment in poor repair. Make station flip top reach in cooler door gasket is starting to tear. Owner does a have gasket on order
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door leading to outside has a gap at bottom of the door
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make station flip top reach in cooler shelving is starting to peel and rust
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dining room area above bar area signs of water damage. Owner does have a work order to repair the ceiling
Equipment in poor repair. Observed make station reach in cooler door gasket is tearing. Owner does have new door gasket on order
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Flip top Make station reach in cooler door gasket is torn
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator use hand wash sink in front counter to fill up bucket with water. Operator was re-educated that hand wash sink is only use for hand washing.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle in kitchen with clear liquid in ( water) not labeled. Operator labeled it water
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling at entrance to kitchen is disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles need to be replaced
Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer on front counter surface is rusted and gaskets are poor repair
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside reach in cooler/ reach in freezer is heavily soiled
Observed floor tile under rug is in disrepair and not easily cleanable or smooth
Observed no hand Wash sign at Hand Wash Sink at front counter. Operator corrected
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate10 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. Opened gallon milk dated 7/24/23, todays date 8/2/23 see stop sale
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition..25 gallon milk from 7-24-23
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked from raw sausage links from 945 (114-119F - Hot Holding). Recheck temp after 30 mins 72-74° cooling in reach in freezer unit
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ On arrival, no food manager on site with 5 employees at location, manager arrived while inspection was taking place
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling above reach in cooler/reach in freezer unit in back stock room and floors has gaps, same room. Multiple ceiling tiles inside location in need of replacement
Equipment in poor repair. Chest reach in freezer unit with broken gasket, same unit with rusted top.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food or storage is exposed. Floor not able to be cleaned at mop sink area due to Large amount of debris in corner at the outside mop sink.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Outside reach in cooler/reach in freezer unit holding whole raw shell eggs, no ambient air thermometer in unit. Corrected, operated placed thermometer in unit while inspection was taking place,
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One and only hand wash sink without sign posted as to be used for hand washing only.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door gasket on reach in cooler / reach in freezer unit outside back room heavily soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Make table on cooks line, interior wire shelve with rust.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Lament missing from front count the back side used as a food storage area for crock pots and wear washing items.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor tiles in poor repair under rugs at front counter, floor also not solid in same area.
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.