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INNER ROOM CABARET

74 N ORLANDO AVE, Cocoa Beach FL 32931 · 321-784-6177

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats151
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1506958
Grade history
JAN 24
OCT 24
JUN 25
DEC 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

14 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 8, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Jun 8, 2026 · No change Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 8, 2026 · No change Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Jun 8, 2026 · No change Time Extended
Apr 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored over water bottles. Operator moved
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns and holsters behind the bar are soiled. Operator cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on filters for ice machine
Intermediate/29-28-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not stored inverted
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean linens stored on floor. Operator moved
Basic/21-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice scoops placed on soiled ledge of ice machine. Operator moved
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Soda bibs stored on the floor
Basic/08B-38-4
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws in reach of customers
Basic/25-27-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns, nozzles and holsters soiled. Operator cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents
Intermediate/41-17-4
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Beer bottles in reach-in cooler in standing water. Operator removed and sanitized all bottles
Basic/08B-36-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer reach-in cooler behind bar. Operator drained
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws in reach of customers on bar.
Basic/25-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Missing at soda gun near display screen closest to dj booth
Basic/29-17-4
Sep 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 25, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2025 · Class scheduled for September 7 Time Extended
Jun 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer reach in cooler
Basic/29-49-6
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Corner nearest dj booth
Basic/29-17-4
Dec 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sinks behind bar area 500+ppm.
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind bar used as dump sink. Fruit in well
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary strips
Intermediate/16-37-1
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents.
Intermediate/41-17-4
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
Basic/22-20-5
Food stored in a prohibited area. Beer in reach in coolers behind bar are stored in soiled water
Basic/08B-37-4
Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Operator has multiple hookah devices in establishment
Basic/54-01-5
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 beer reach in coolers behind the bar have standing water on interior
Basic/29-49-6
Mar 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holsters are soiled behind the bar
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. No training certificates available for any service staff
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs in handicap restroom
Basic/31B-04-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside of beer reach in cooler behind bar
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef being thawed in standing water. Operator placed under cold running water
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Missing at soda guns on stage side of bar
Basic/29-17-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 19, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 19, 2023 · Change of management team Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Oct 19, 2023 · Change of management team Time Extended
Aug 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm. Operator remade to 200ppm
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun holsters behind bar have an accumulation of mold like substance
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In multiple beer reach in coolers behind bar
Basic/29-49-6
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws in reach of customers on bar top
Basic/25-27-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Missing behind the bar for 2 locations
Basic/29-17-4

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.