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FAT SNOOK

2464 S ATLANTIC AVE, Cocoa Beach FL 32931 · 321.784.1190

Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats62
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1505921
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler to far left of cook line
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored above cans of crabmeat in reach-in cooler. Operator moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler on cook line nearest dish area goat cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (48F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash used as dump sink at bar. Ice in well. Handwash sink on cook line being used to defrost frozen shrimp
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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. Not signed by most recent hires. Reviewed and signed during inspection
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp in hand wash sink is not fully submerged with cold running water. Operator moved to prep sink and submerged
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging not identified
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler to far left of cook line
High priority/03A-02-5
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. Not signed by most recent hires
Intermediate/11-26-1
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Erica
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Multiple storage locations. Tags not at each location
Basic/01C-06-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 101°F. Operator discarded
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Knife sheath in use on make line is uncleanable. Operator took out of service
Basic/14-55-4/Corrected On-Site
May 9, 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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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator moved
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. 0ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 3 most recent tags
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In lower holding are of reach in cooler on cook line across from grill
Basic/29-49-6
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to men's restroom
/45-02-4
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In flip top of reach in cooler nearest triple sink grits (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (51F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler nearest triple sink grits (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (51F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 83°F. Operator discarded
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Operator set up sanitizing station and contact repair technician
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw poultry over raw beef in stand up reach in cooler, operator moved
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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
Basic/22-20-5

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.