HUNKER DOWN LOUNGE HIDEAWAY/CATEGORY 5
9 S ATLANTIC AVE, Cocoa Beach FL 32931 · 321-613-5003
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 10 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 10 live flying insects in corner of bar area of tropics
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream, unknown date opened, bartender date marked
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Salt gun stored in hand sink in tropic bar, manager removed. Old oven not working stored in front of hand wash sink next to ice machine, manager removed items
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to walk in cooler, manager replaced paper towels
No soap provided at handwash sink.hand sink in bar area, manager placed soap at sink
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In Parmesan cheese, discarded souffle cup
Floor under fryers have excessive grease build up
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In tropics bar area, manager added signage
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken oven stored next to ice machine
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Pineapples and avocados above ready to eat cheese and bread in walk in cooler.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In tropics bar area, waste line fell off, manager reattached
Mar 2, 2026□ 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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Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Unfinished wall in rear room of new bar.
Feb 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. 0ppm at tropics bar
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine and triple sink for closet bar
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Bar added on site. Ice scooping well behind service bar. No hand wash sink. Unfinished walls in dry storage/triple sink room of new bar expansion
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine and triple sink for closet bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate. Dispenser chute for oasis drink maker
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom between kitchen and bar
Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Unfinished wall in rear room of new bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to ice machine and triple sink for closet bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan cover in walk-in cooler has an accumulation of dust
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging not identified
Sep 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Behind each bar 0ppm.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored over soda bibs in closet
Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Operator is advertising cucumber mo-Tito as having fresh cucumber. Cucumber is infused in alcohol. Operator used marker to cross out the word fresh from all menus
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oasis drink maker has an accumulation of mold like substance in dispenser chute. Frozen drink maker dispenser chute on tropics side is soiled.
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. 20+ employees and only 9 certificates available
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service for filter behind ice machine
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
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee unisex restroom
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on the floor. Operator moved
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Missing at to holsters on tropics side
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Behind the bar on hunker down side
Mar 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 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 10 live flying insects in corner of bar area of tropics
Mar 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 10 live flying insects in corner of bar area of tropics
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+. Operator remade to 200ppm
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At sink to the right of dishwasher in kitchen
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns, gun tips, and holsters are soiled. Operator cleaned
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment locking access to hand wash sink Next to ice machine between kitchen and Hunkerdown
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary test strips
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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. New hire Courtney has not read and signed form.
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
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured in hallway near ice machine
Ceiling tile missing. Over ice machine
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex employee restroom between Hunkerdown and kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods over cook line have an accumulation of grease. Grease dripping from drain trap under hoods. Walk in cooler condenser fan cover has an accumulation of dust
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. In corner behind bar at tropics
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. 0ppm. Operator primed. 50ppm Dishwasher behind bar on tropics side is at 0ppm. Sanitize all wares in kitchen until repaired
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In kitchen reach in cooler raw shelled eggs stored on top shelf over sauces, breads and cheese
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical Spray bottle stored on rack at door to the walk in cooler over spices and single service items. Operator moved
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun holsters at each bar are soiled. Operator began cleaning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to ice machine is blocked by compressed air tanks. In tropics side near walk in cooler, blocked by shelf
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees with no proof of training
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. Dispenser chutes for Oasis drink machines at hunker at Cat 5 have an accumulation of mold like substance
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured near glass side door to kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In multiple stalls for women's, unisex, and employee restrooms.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In unisex restroom on tropics side
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service cups on the floor in main liquor room
Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Contractor building stage repeatedly smoking a vape in establishment.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Unwashed lemons, limes and oranges stored on the shelf above cans and bottles
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At first soda gun near entry point of tropics bar
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood used as shelf in Jell-O shot reach in cooler
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Bicycle blocking side exit. Operator moved
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Behind bar and in employee restroom. Operator discarded
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oasis machines behind the bars have an accumulation of mold like substance in dispenser chute
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple hand wash sinks being used as dump sinks. Strainers in wells. Operator moved
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
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank not secured near ice machine. Operator tethered
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard being reused as storage for Jell-O shots
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee unisex restroom and women's restroom
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Multiple hand wash sinks. Operator put up signage
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