HEADLINE SPORTS BAR
6201 N HIGHWAY 1, Cocoa FL 32927 · 321-208-8709
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live small flying insects observed in kitchen
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Live, small flying insects found 1 live small flying insects observed in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee handbag and sunglasses stored on induction cooker device in kitchen. Operator removed
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In kitchen. Operator placed inside Quat sanitizer bucket
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 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. Nacho cheese stored in reach in cooler date marked 11/9. Operator discarded. All other items across kitchen date marked for a total of 8 days. Coached operator on proper date marking process and shared date marking handout. No other items were out of date.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Nacho cheese stored in reach in cooler date marked 11/9
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker placed on the wrong side of the two way splitter in mop sink
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. Operator had employees on shift sign.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone found on prep table in kitchen next to microwave. Operator removed.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. On Back door. Operator had their maintenance to fix the hinge on the door.
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects near bar area. Next unannounced inspection per supervisor on duty D. Corey.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. April, 1,2023 displayed.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door leading out to garbage area not self closing.
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 spray bottles of chemicals stored with liquior and cleaned cups, corrected.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Currently has a back flow on the wrong threaded part of the splitter.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. 3 opened employee items in walk in cooler stored over client items, corrected to marked container and stored bottom shelf
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Pest omitting strip, open and exposed while employees in kitchen, re-educated for correct procedures for when to enclose strips and when to bring them out.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. half and half opened on Saturday 10-21-23: not date marked after opening within 24 hours,
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Fees current, new license not posted at location.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in front of bar 3 compartment sink, owner believes plumbing line might have a issue.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Open case Plastic bottled water stored directly on floor, corrected
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses, corrected
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun at bar, drain soiled with old liquid. Cleaned while inspection was taking place
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Near 3 compartment sink, odorous gas smell, May be from grease trip that is in need of emptying.
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.