MITCHELL'S FAMILY DINER
1400 N COCOA BLVD, Cocoa FL 32922 · 321.795.2120
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 31 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed at food storage hot well station 1 live roach. Observed at dry food storage 1 live roach Killed and discarded by operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to hose Bibb underneath dish washer machine needs a vacuum breaker.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line had silver scrub wool stored inside the sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator label it bleach
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to 3 compartment sink
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw eggs then take off gloves and then put on new gloves without properly wash hands. Cooked is re-educated to wash hands after cracking raw eggs then apply gloves
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitation bucket fill with sanitizer. Stored directly on the floor. Owner had it stored 6 inches off the floor
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Multiple hose bibbs need vacuum breaker. For fresh water. Owner order vacuum breakers
Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in freezer on cooked line door gasket are torn
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by 3 compartment sink
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sandwich cooler
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed on cooked line sanitizer bucket fill with chlorine. Stored on the floor. Operator removed sanitizer off the floor.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed on cook line floor
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to 3 compartment sink and under the hot well station
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed make station Cook line flip top had water in the bottom of reach in cooler
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observe bottom wall next to 3 compartment sink is in disrepair hole in wall
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observe floors on cook line are unsealed concrete. Operator did stated that they do have a work order for floors in to get repair.
Mar 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish washing machine exterior is soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table flip top cutting boards at cutting grooves
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Baseboards, walls, ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout location.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage debris around garbage pad
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple walls are in disrepair bulging out and whole in walls, multiple areas were floor tiles missing, ceiling tiles in poor repair, and vent covers in need of repair
No hot running water at mop sink. 78F degrees
Mar 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dish washing machine is temperature. Gauges reading, 165. But heat strips was not colored black but on the third try it change black
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed at food storage hot well station 1 live roach. Observed at dry food storage 1 live roach Killed and discarded by operator
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Permit board not changing dates as required
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Egg Benedict. Not identified on the menu
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. Observed employee Leah not knowing the responsibility of FBI. Operator
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed drink beverage station ice interior has black like substance
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish washing machine exterior is soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table flip top cutting boards at cutting grooves
Dead roaches on premises. Observed at 3 compartment sink 2 dead roaches Observed at prep area 5 dead roaches Observed at dry food storage 5 dead roaches Observed at Dishwasher area 2 dead roaches Operator collected and discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink store next hot well station
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Baseboards, walls, ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout location.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage debris around garbage pad
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple walls are in disrepair bulging out and whole in walls, multiple areas were floor tiles missing, ceiling tiles in poor repair, and vent covers in need of repair
No hot running water at mop sink. 78F degrees
Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed soiled aprons stored on top of Ready To Eat bread rack. As he went to the bathroom
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in strainer in mop bucket not properly drying
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 2 each whole raw shell eggs broken on line
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict on menu not identified as being served undercooked. Corrected while inspection was taking place.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at beverage station, corners with mold like substance.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles on cooks line and thru out location missing or cement exposed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind grill on cooks line. Storage area near walk in cooler walls are currently in construction phase.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table legs of the prep tables soiled, hand wash sink in back prep room, rusting, no longer cleanable.
Jul 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
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Ceiling tile.missing full tiles over food storage area near door to walk in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back corner of prep room and corner at door to walk in cooler, over hot holding unit on cooks line area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling air vents soiled thru location
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Multiple areas thru kitchen and prep areas.
Equipment in poor repair. Hand wash sink in prep room no longer smooth and easily cleanable, poor repair condition
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooks line in missing floor tiles area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Corners and under and behind equipment, floors and walls soiled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooks line, dry stock room, prep room
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Restrooms both women and mens, exposed cement in front toliet s, sinks and urinal, exposed cement behind the ice machine in dish room.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall broken at 3 compartment sink area, green board exposed from in progress repairs at walk in cooler hallway, wall at electrical box not intact.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Splash area of beverage dispenser unit at wait station soiled. Exterior of equipment soiled old food debris, bottom of prep tables old food debris and rust, table legs of all equipment soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind grill, behind 3 compartment sink, behind prep room tables.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood box under waffle maker on cooks line not sealed. Not currently smooth and easily cleanable
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.