PEACOCK INDIAN KITCHEN INC
600 BREVARD AVE, Cocoa FL 32922
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One (1) live fly in dish washing area, destroyed and area sanitized, corrected. 4-5 live flies in floor drain area, bartender destroyed flies added vinegar to stop them flies and clean the area. Per dist office D. Corey, next day callback
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022059800 | Dec 9, 2022 | Feb 15, 2023 | $400 |
| 4--2021016718 | Mar 1, 2021 | May 26, 2021 | $200 |
| 4--2015015537 | Apr 3, 2015 | Apr 29, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jan 21, 2026Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ They have 4 employees working but none of the employees have a CFM. The person that has a CFM is off today.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink and bar area not having hot water. There 3 more hand wash sink that has working hot water and prep sink and 3 compartment sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Made in house dosa butter there a bowl with no handle stored the the butter
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Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observe establishment using non food grade cloth for there dough
Jan 20, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observe 3 rodent droppings by back door in kitchen area Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings behind cooking equipment, seasoning shelf and window area in kitchen Owner does have employee cleaning up the droppings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cooked line area has a sheet pan stored on top of sink. Operator removed sheet pan
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ They have 4 employees working but none of the employees have a CFM. The person that has a CFM is off today.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator replace towels
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink not have soap at station. Operator place soap at hand wash sink
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink and bar area not having hot water. There 3 more hand wash sink that has working hot water and prep sink and 3 compartment sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Made in house dosa butter there a bowl with no handle stored the the butter
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observe establishment using non food grade cloth for there dough
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. On breakfast menu not identify eggs cooked in any style and not the verbiage of consumer advisory
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell raw shell eggs above unwashed fruits and vegetables. Operator
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing blue liquid (sanitizer) not labeled
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license is displayed. But license is current through FOD
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine ice scoop handle touching ice. Operator
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed 3 door reach in cooler in kitchen not having ambient air thermometer. Operator
Observed ice bin in kitchen beverage station interior has black substance
Observed microwave in kitchen interior is soiled with old food debris
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed Hand Wash Sink in grill station area not having soap and paper towels. Operator corrected
Observed a bucket containing slice pickles store on the kitchen floor next expo station. Operator corrected
Observed soda dispenser backsplash is soiled with black like substance. Operator corrected
Observed squeeze bottle containing clear liquid (water) not labeled. Operator corrected
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed in the prep area. Next unannounced routine per c. Vaughen
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server bring soiled cups into the dishwashing area and leave without hand washing and then start another task with out hand washing, re-educated and corrected
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.hws at bar 3 compartment sink holding champagne bucket making hand wash sink inaccessible
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. 2 new employees on site at the time of the inspection sigh paper work while inspection was taking place.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at the dish washing area with out soap, corrected
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.probe thermometer reading at 22°: @calibration. New probe thermometer brought on site while inspection was taking place.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean Utensils stored in drawer not inverted with handles out, manager touched food handling part of the tongs with bare hands and then closed drawer, item moved to the dish washing station
Food stored on floor. 25# bag of flour stored on the floor, corrected. Open case of pancake mix stored under stairs with chemicals, corrected
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Labels/ sticker still on the washed cut avocados on cooks line
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected, placed in water at 159°
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One (1) live fly in dining room at the time of the inspection, per M. Connelly next routine inspection, no callback required.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispensing unit gun at bar soiled, cleaned while inspection was taking place cleaned while inspection was taken place.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at side bar and outside sink by smoker without paper towels or hand washing sign, both corrected
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin interior at bar soiled, pointed out to bartender.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion control soufflé cups used in bulk dressing, corrected
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food item stored in reach in cooler at the cold prep station above client items, corrected
Equipment in poor repair. Glass plate in microwave oven broken and still being used, kitchen manager discarded.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken floor tiles on cooks line and wall on cooks line not smooth and easily cleanable and under bar floor needs to be cleaned and sealed
Food stored in a prohibited area. Chest freezers outside parking area, all locks broken on units from break in that occurred on site over weekend.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Under lid of the condiment reach in cooler unit and interior of the reach in cooler on cook line soiled
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of paper cups stored on floor under stairs
Water draining onto floor surface. Drain lines draining into buckets or flooring, hand wash sink in outside screen porch, hand wash sink at side inside bar by 3 compartment sink, and under 3 compartment sink in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored oncutting board between uses
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line not labeled.
soiled linens not stored separately from clean stored cups at cold prep side.
Jul 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table at salad prep station.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind bar, floors soiled and not cleaned under equipment, bare cement in areas of the bar floor.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Chest freezer outside on parking lot area not locked at all times,
Hole in or other damage to wall. Ceiling above the water heater with pipe, area a surrounding needs enclosed.
Jul 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One (1) live fly in dish washing area, destroyed and area sanitized, corrected. 4-5 live flies in floor drain area, bartender destroyed flies added vinegar to stop them flies and clean the area. Per dist office D. Corey, next day callback
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In reach in cooler unit raw beef stored over unwashed heads of lettuce, corrected
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Uncontinues/ undercooked chicken wings pastored over raw beef and pork in reach in cooler, corrected
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. prepared on site queso cheese; left on counter since 200-215 pm (62F) cooked on site onions found holding on counter since 215pm,; (84F - Cold Holding) placed in reach in freezer to rapid chill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals and food items stored together on floor under stairs.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Locations cooks raw chicken wings to a temp of 145°-150°: cools product then reheats/finishes cooking from raw/under cooked state to 165° on second cook. Instructions came from kitchen manager. Paperwork sent to operator/manager by inspector.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cook emptying santi bucket water in hand wash sink on cooks line.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Burger on menu served with over easily egg, item needs to be identified on menu.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Out side hand wash sink without papertowels
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. Kino newest employee hired without an employee agreement in place from time hired and onboarded. If as only dishwasher, no food safety training required but employee agreements needs completed, needed paper work sent to operator for compliance.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Both men's and ladies room bathrooms doors left propped open,
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table at salad prep station.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind bar, floors soiled and not cleaned under equipment, bare cement in areas of the bar floor.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Chest freezer outside on parking lot area not locked at all times,
Food stored on floor. Bag bulk flour and portion control cases apple sauce, bulk sugar stored on floor under stairs behind door.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Ceiling above the water heater with pipe, area a surrounding needs enclosed.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Near pass li e left on counter.
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.