MIDDLE RIVER BARGE LLC
5150 SR 520, Cocoa FL 32926 · 321-243-2258
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. On hand sink in kitchen
Jun 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager certification available
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator had brought chlorine sanitizer during inspection
No soap provided at handwash sink. On bar area. Operator put some there
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured
Hole in or other damage to wall. Under mop sink
Open dumpster lid.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. On hand sink in kitchen
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Non food safe bleach on site. Operator purchased during inspection
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided operator with some test strips
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By beer walk in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under dump sink
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in back prep area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 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/ Terry peterman expired 05/13/24.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in kitchen exposed concrete.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection 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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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/ Employee Terry expired may 13,2024
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen area.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Kitchen utensil that have been cleaned not inverted for storage.
Food stored on floor. Gallon containers of cooking oil stored on the floor in back room.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Soiled water pooling in bottom of beverage reach in cooler unit in kitchen.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area
Nov 17, 2023□ 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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Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Flooring in front of floor safe in kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable area, exposed cement.
Sep 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. Opened 1/2 gallon milk not date marked from opening on 9/10/23
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 proof of train8ng for any employee that are not managers at their location. Original certificates need to be on site for employees that are not managers for proof of training
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine side walls soiled with black mold like substance.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Flooring in front of floor safe in kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable area, exposed cement.
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