HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - COCOA
301 TUCKER LN, Cocoa FL 32926 · 321.635.9975
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. 3 live flying insect observed in kitchen
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Live, small flying insects found. 3 live flying insect observed in kitchen
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quat sanitizer test strips available
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Two Missing ceiling tiles in hallway by kitchen area
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of paper plates stored on the floor in dry storage area
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 in reach in cooler not date marked. Operator placed a date on item
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test strips unavailable
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples on buffet line unwrapped
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty fan in the kitchen
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator date marked it
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test strips expired on 3/25/2025
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 was provided with a copy. Operator had employees on shift sign.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in kitchen. Operator covered them.
May 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Non Perforated acoustic tile in kitchen area.
Mar 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Linda Farrington expired 10/8/24.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Carolina employed a year no proof of training and no current proof for all other employees.
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. Employee Carolina no informed of responsibility.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Non Perforated acoustic tile in kitchen area.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 in kitchen area. Next unannounced per supervisor on duty C. Woods.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Ms.linda expired 10/8/24 in the process of getting it renewed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not properly protected. Operator covered.
Mar 29, 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of Lysol stored with bread items
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage with guest food items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen, in food prep, no hair restraint.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection 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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Food placed under Terry cloth towel on counter, towel laundered on site but not to be in direct contact with food, parchment paper placed between towel and biscuits.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Food storage containers on top shelf not inverted, no overhead protection. Corrected
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch bag stored over client items in reach in cooler, corrected
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.