HILTON COCOA BEACH OCEANFRONT RESORT
1550 N ATLANTIC AVE, Cocoa Beach FL 32931 · 321.799.0003
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 20 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 small flies in the dry storage area.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025059311 | Aug 4, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 | $800 |
| 4--2025008997 | Jan 9, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
20 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided by email
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of mandarin oranges.
Live, small flying insects found 2 small flies in the dry storage area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over feta cheese in the upright cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw comminuted pork sausage over raw bacon in the walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device and hand soap provided at handwash sink at the tiki bar.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plan for inside bar doesn't-reflect plans on file. 3 bay sink was removed, additional ice bin and hand sink added.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided by email
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep counter.
Moderate food debris under cook line equipment.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Upright cooler across from 6 top burner stove.
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 108 oz can of yams, 4lbs of tuna canned. Pineapple juice 46 oz. Removed from service.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw unwashed vegetables over ready to eat cut melons.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towels for hand wash sink at the bar blocked by clean glass racks.
Spray bottle containing unknown substance not labeled. Water bottle used for spraying grill not labeled.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Two ice makers in hallway outside of kitchen. One has filters dated 2024 the other has no dates on the filters. Change according to manufacturer specifications.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Dirty dish stored above ready to eat food, muffins were covered with plastic wrap.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag stored on top of reach in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Muffin trays wet nesting on drying rack.
Equipment in poor repair. Two door reach in cooler near dishwasher in kitchen is leaking water into pan top right shelf.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups in dry storage area uncovered and right side up. Pizza boxes wrapped but stored on floor.
Stored food not covered. Salt stored in back not covered.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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. 25ppm at interior bar
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 19 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
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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. 25ppm at interior bar
Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 6 in breakfast buffet area 2 behind interior bar 53 in kitchen on service side and in hallway to immediate right upon entering
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on service side of line cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding)
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Creamers and milk at front counter coffee bar
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over consumables at coffee station in banquet hallway. Operator moved
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib beneath sink in dish area
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oasis iced drink makers at exterior bar have an accumulation of mold like substance in dispenser chute
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink at front coffee bar. Ice in well
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents.
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
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's employee restroom in hallway next to kitchen
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In banquet hallway
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling peeling over dish area
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 tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and plastic water bottles. Operator moved
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Exterior service station between two bars
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease dripping from hood systems and surrounding areas
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws in reach of guests at each bar. Operator moved
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 20 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
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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. 25ppm at interior bar
Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 6 in breakfast buffet area 2 behind interior bar 53 in kitchen on service side and in hallway to immediate right upon entering
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on service side of line cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding)
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Creamers and milk at front counter coffee bar
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over consumables at coffee station in banquet hallway. Operator moved
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib beneath sink in dish area
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oasis iced drink makers at exterior bar have an accumulation of mold like substance in dispenser chute
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink at front coffee bar. Ice in well
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. FRLA. operator only able to provide copies of documents
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents.
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
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's employee restroom in hallway next to kitchen
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In banquet hallway
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling peeling over dish area
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 tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and plastic water bottles. Operator moved
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Exterior service station between two bars
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease dripping from hood systems and surrounding areas
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws in reach of guests at each bar. Operator moved
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 20 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
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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. 25ppm at interior bar
Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 6 in breakfast buffet area 2 behind interior bar 53 in kitchen on service side and in hallway to immediate right upon entering
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on service side of line cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding)
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Creamers and milk at front counter coffee bar
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over consumables at coffee station in banquet hallway. Operator moved
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib beneath sink in dish area
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oasis iced drink makers at exterior bar have an accumulation of mold like substance in dispenser chute
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink at front coffee bar. Ice in well
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. FRLA. operator only able to provide copies of documents
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents.
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
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's employee restroom in hallway next to kitchen
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In banquet hallway
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling peeling over dish area
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 tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and plastic water bottles. Operator moved
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Exterior service station between two bars
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease dripping from hood systems and surrounding areas
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws in reach of guests at each bar. Operator moved
Ordered shut on the spot. 21 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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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. 25ppm at interior bar
Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 6 in breakfast buffet area 2 behind interior bar 53 in kitchen on service side and in hallway to immediate right upon entering
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna 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 service side of line cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding)
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Creamers and milk at front counter coffee bar
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over consumables at coffee station in banquet hallway. Operator moved
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib beneath sink in dish area
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oasis iced drink makers at exterior bar have an accumulation of mold like substance in dispenser chute
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink at front coffee bar. Ice in well
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. FRLA. operator only able to provide copies of documents
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents.
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
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's employee restroom in hallway next to kitchen
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In banquet hallway
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling peeling over dish area
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 tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and plastic water bottles. Operator moved
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Exterior service station between two bars
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease dripping from hood systems and surrounding areas
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws in reach of guests at each bar. Operator moved
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed live flying insects; 6 in side entry corridor. Operator killed 5 4 in kitchen. Operator killed 2. 13 behind interior bar near soda gun in corner
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler cooked sausage (72F - Cooling). Operator removed from breakfast at 11am. SEE STOP SALE
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed live flying insects; 6 in side entry corridor. Operator killed 5 4 in kitchen. Operator killed 2. 13 behind interior bar near soda gun in corner
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Behind interior bar. Operator discarded
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler cooked sausage (72F - Cooling). Operator removed from breakfast at 11am.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Exterior service station hand wash sink being used as a dump sink. Tea stains in well
Equipment in poor repair. Hood filters are broken over cook line
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout dish area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice surrounding door frame of walk in freezer
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at exterior service station is slow draining. Pipe under dish machine has a major leak spraying water with consistent stream.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cream cheese, butter, and Nutella at breakfast buffet
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed live flying insects; 42 in storage room near kitchen entry. 86 throughout kitchen areas. Operator killed all but 7
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice cute for oasis machine at tiki bar has an accumulation of mold like substance
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Pear at breakfast buffet
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's employee restroom door does not fully close under own weight
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Under hand wash sink on exterior deck is not tethered
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 tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Equipment in poor repair. Hood filters over cook line are broken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along door frame of walk in freezer
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink on deck between two tiki bars
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Missing in 2 locations a tiki bar
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flying insects in kitchen at trash can near stairs to side entry
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 7 high priority.
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Operator is vacuum sealing raw fish in a thawed state.
Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. No label on packaging
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flying insects in kitchen at trash can near stairs to side entry
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Behind interior bar. Operator discarded
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Breakfast buffet allows for guests to walk on each side of buffet tables. Sneeze guards are only positioned to protect on one side.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator is vacuum sealing raw fish in a thawed state.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Under heat lamp in service window cooked sausage (112F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (108F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chute for oasis machine at each bar has an accumulation of mold like substance. Soda guns are soiled at exterior bar
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Only hand wash sink in buffet area is blocked by speed cart. Operator moved
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters dated 7/27/21 in kitchen
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank not secured in room next to walk in cooler for buffet
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In banquet hallway. Multiple pans and other equipment stored with food contact surface facing upwards
Clean linens stored on floor. On the floor in storage room
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Multiple hand wash sinks
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of dust on Vent covers for condenser in walk in cooler on buffet side.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open cases of single service items on the floor in storage areas. Operator moved
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Stickers still on avocados in working station
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Missing at multiple locations at bars
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Drink pitchers with no lids in stored on service tray in dining area. Operator moved
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler. Fully thawed tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing label with thawing requirements.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tub of whipped butter (73F - Cold Holding) stored on shelf next to walk in cooler in breakfast area
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan on flat top cooked sausage (97F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated to 170°F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Servers are rinsing off service trays in well of sink on service line in kitchen
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum sealing raw beef and cold holding (not frozen) for up to 1 week
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples and pears for self service in breakfast line are not wrapped
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. In walk in cooler. Fully thawed tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing label with thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line. Utensils in standing water at 72°F. Operator discarded
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna tartar on specialty menu. Operator marked
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled idntifying liquid contents in tiki bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan covers in walk in cooler at breakfast kitchen has an accumulation of dust
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Operator moved
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At pool tiki bar
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.