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OLD FISH HOUSE

249 W COCOA BEACH CSWY, Cocoa Beach FL 32931 · 321.799.9190

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats71
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1501842
Grade history
JAN 25
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Observed 5 live flying insects behind bar and in hallway
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025038770Apr 9, 2025Aug 20, 2025$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris build up inside reach in cooler on cookline
Basic/23-24-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted
Basic/50-09-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
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Interior of walk in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. And gasket in poor repair
Basic/14-36-5
The state's own report →
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please renew within 30 days of expiration date to avoid additional charges
High priority/50-17-3
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Under side of beer tap spouts on wall is soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Upper doors
Basic/16-03-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer gasket is torn
Basic/14-11-5
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found Observed 5 live flying insects behind bar and in hallway
High priority/35A-02-7
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to back door in kitchen
/45-02-4
Apr 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 19 droppings on top of dish machine. Droppings look to be so old that they are dried out and disintegrating.
High priority/35A-04-4/Admin Complaint
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi, raw tuna and raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
High priority/01B-13-4
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw mahi, raw tuna and raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Basic/06-09-1
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Storage area near ice machine
Basic/33-34-4
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers of entrance of kitchen
Basic/14-69-4
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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

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.