HILTON GARDEN INN COCOA BEACH
2080 N ATLANTIC AVE, Cocoa Beach FL 32931 · 321-783-9222
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects: 7 service station 2 interior bar 2 dish area
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 12 hot dogs
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk no one knows when it was opened
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
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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. Ashley and Fabiola
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid in spray bottle at bar area not labeled. Employee labeled.
Feb 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 3, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No sneeze guard in place at buffet in front of convention hall
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lower drawers of reach-in cooler on cook line nearest kitchen entry raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding)
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap only available at bar sinks. Operator stocked
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Savaday used as a scoop in flour. Discarded
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth used as lining sheet pan of scallops in walk-in cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler drawers unable to fully close
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Glass mats behind interior bar are soiled
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of coffee cup sleeves on the floor behind coffee bar
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not stored with cover.
Stored food not covered. Ice cubes in Reach-in cooler at interior bar
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws in reach of public on bar
Nov 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects: 7 service station 2 interior bar 2 dish area
Nov 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects: 7 service station 2 interior bar 2 dish area
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef in drawer over raw mahi. Operator moved
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw swordfish in commercial packaging bearing indicator label
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Service station and at coffee bar used as dump sinks. Ice in wells
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on filters
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Dispenser chute for oasis iced drink maker
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 swordfish in commercial packaging bearing indicator label
Food stored in a prohibited area. In dry storage closet in laundry. Beneath chemicals
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer door frame
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not stored covered
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws in reach of guests on bar top
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over milk in walk in cooler. Operator moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler for service station butter packets (48F - Cold Holding). In reach in cooler at coffee bar milk (48F - Cold Holding)
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Multiple filters not dated
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
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at reach in cooler behind coffee bar
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons in standing water at 112°F. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard Shipping box for chemicals used to store bags of chips. Operator discarded
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chutes to oasis machines at exterior bar have an accumulation of mold like substance.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter behind Starbucks counter last serviced in January 2023
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
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1/9 pans used as scoops in white granulars. Operator removed
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Bar glasses/cups stored on soiled bar mats
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to walk in freezer in disrepair
Stored food not covered. Bag of sugar and a bag of flour are not stored in a protective manner. Operator closed bags
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer handled soiled dishes with gloves hands and then began to handle clean dishes without changing gloves and washing hands
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 live flying insects in kitchen. Operator killed all on site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the hose bib at mop sink
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in main service area is being used as a dump sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door frame has an accumulation of ice buildup
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Beneath the dish machine on left side
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Operator is not fully cooking chicken to be held prior to service per order.
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
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Behind bar. Operator moved
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