KICKSTART GRILLE
5601 US 1, Cocoa FL 32927 · 3212087739
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in outside food storage area, screened door left open, next unannounced routine per D. Watson.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025051588 | Jun 4, 2025 | Sep 17, 2025 | $200 |
| 4--2017056815 | Nov 6, 2017 | Dec 19, 2017 | $400 |
| 4--2015040085 | Jul 28, 2015 | Oct 6, 2015 | $920 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jun 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack eggs then change gloves without handwashing. Inspector coached cook on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed their hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in kitchen make table: pancake batter (77F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); raw catfish (55F - Cold Holding). all items were placed in the unit for 2 hours, operator placed items in freezer to rapid chill for 30 minutes. New temperatures: pancake batter 40F, diced tomatoes 34F, sliced cheese 36F, raw catfish 36F.
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 stored in front counter cooler opened 2 days prior not date marked. Operator date marked it
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. On arrival, Observed ice stored inside both hand sinks in kitchen
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs and eggs Benedict are not identified on the menu. Operator placed an asterisk next to each item on all menus during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator was provided with a form and all items were added to the time as public health control form during inspection.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Make table in kitchen in disrepair
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine sanitizer bucket stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and placed on shelf
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries, unwashed carrots and other produce stored over prepped sandwiches in reach in cooler. Operator removed
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Approval of the septic tank system limits the establishment to the use of single-service items only for customers. Multi-use utensils are in use. Facility using regular plates, cups, utensils for customer use. Per provisos, facility must only use single service items. Per supervisor on duty, Inspectors provided operator with a contact from Brevard County Sewage department to call.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook touched back sink and back door and went back to handle food without changing gloves and hand wash. Cook was coached to wash hands and change gloves.
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased food approved sanitizer during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored under raw beef in walk in freezer. Operator corrected
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 pieces of droppings found in ice machine area. Operator cleaned up
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage stored on make table at 80 F for 2 hours. Operator placed in freezer to rapid cool. New temperature 38F. COS Butter pats stored on front counter at 70F. Per operator, customers prefer it soft. Recommended operator to place on time plan. Butters will be discard.Operator completed time as public health control form during inspection.
Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Operator corrected some copies of the menu
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards Can opener Slicer
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 and had employee on shift sign.
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. Missing for Maria
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Operator had a work order in for reach in cooler of make table in kitchen. All items were already placed on ice.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach found in ice machine area. Operator cleaned up.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in breader container. Operator removed
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. In kitchen above make table. Operator removed.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Per plans, facility has a mop sink outside. Mop sink has been removed
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef patties were thawed at room temperature by three compartment sink. Operator was coached on proper thawing methods and placed it in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around and above kitchen equipment
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white powder not labeled in outside room by dry rack. Per operator, it was labeled "breader"
Jun 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 rodent droppings on shelves where loaf of bread stored at. Approximately 10 more rodent droppings by stove
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup in flour, chicken breaded and panko container. Operator removed styrofoam cup and discarded
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 4/1/2025
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make station flip top cutting board has a lot of cutting grooves
Equipment in poor repair. Operator has stated at the beginning of complaint Full inspection that the walk in cooler is down. Only thing is in the walk in cooler is loafs of bread and raw onions. They do have a work order in to repair the walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield damage on cook line
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelf's are soiled with rust
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Shredded cheese in walk in cooler dated 2/15.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Shredded cheese in walk in cooler container dated 2/15 see stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable small white cutting board soiled. Operator discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen being used to thaw fish.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Two door reach in cooler to left of soda machine in poor repair, no door handle on walk in cooler door and reach in cooler shelves rust pitted in back storage room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice. Operator fixed.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield cracked in kitchen and missing cover over wait station.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting.
Sep 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in cooler at wait station down and not being utilized for tcs food. (Empty)
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up on ceiling and floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light covers in kitchen over cook line cracked.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. No vermin present. Screen door not self closing.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusting.
Sep 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler flip top sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut ham (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding)See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler flip top sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut ham (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding)
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 Anthony not informed of health policy. Gave operator document for employee to sign during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks by office area not properly secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in cooler at wait station down and not being utilized for tcs food. (Empty)
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up on ceiling and floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light covers in kitchen over cook line cracked.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave operator document. Operator posted on left side wall leading to kitchen before end of inspection.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. No vermin present. Screen door not self closing.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusting.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine used as sanitizer on site, test reading under 25 ppm, reset to 50 ppm by kitchen manager
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in outside food storage area, screened door left open, next unannounced routine per D. Watson.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled spoon observed in hand wash sink on arrival.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cooks line, corrected, hand wash sink at wait station no soap.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion control cup without handle used as scoop in coffee
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Non working reach in cooler unit at the wait station, not to be used for tcs food storage unless maintained at cold holding of 41° or colder. Currently empty.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cooks line
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield cover over ceiling light on cooks line broken.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. 2 liv3 flies present, back screened door not self closing
Sep 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for coke reach in cooler broken. Door handle to walk in cooler broken/ missing.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Threshold floor between kitchen / dish washing station, floor tile broken.
Light not functioning. Wait station area over beverage station, lights burnt out.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of prep table rusting / soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line area behind grill soiled wall.
Jul 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. Cleaned food storage container with cut lemons stored in ice bin near consumable ice at beverage station, corrected
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed dish washer return to kitchen to wash hands before getting ice and used 3 compartment sink to wash hands, corrected and reeducted
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Paperwork has again been emailed to operator by inspector for compliance.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed customer to go cup placed on food prep / cutting board before being refilled, operator removed and sanitized area. Cleaned food table slicer, last used previous day, old food still on unit, cleaned while inspection was taking place.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.eggs Benedict served, not identified on menu as being served under cooked, corrected menu while inspection was taking place.
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. Cook on site without proof of food safety training, on site from licensing 7 months prior.
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. Paperwork has again been emailed to operator by inspector for compliance.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles of chemicals not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls without handles used in ground coffee, cooked potatoes and shredded cheese.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in dry stock room, open seem needs repair
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Fees are current, new license needs printed and posted
Employee beverage in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected by dishwasher.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for coke reach in cooler broken. Door handle to walk in cooler broken/ missing.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Threshold floor between kitchen / dish washing station, floor tile broken.
Light not functioning. Wait station area over beverage station, lights burnt out.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler/reach in freezer unit no ambient thermometer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of prep table rusting / soiled.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Santi bucket stored on prep table with open prepped product next to bucket at 200 ppm chlorine
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - no vermin present. Back entrance screen door, screen torn.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line area behind grill soiled wall.
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.