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PEBBLES CATERING AND EVENT DESIGN INC

1000 HOLMES ST., Cocoa FL 32922 · 321-266-3335

Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeCaterer
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceCAT1505684
Grade history
NOV 24
MAY 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 1 fly at bat near beer drains.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 1181 MALABAR RD, Palm Bay — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping without beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright two door reach in freezer on cook line soiled bottom shelf.
Basic/22-16-4
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 1181 MALABAR RD, Palm Bay — this licence has since moved.

3 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. Tomato Paste, 6lbs can dented. Operator discarded.
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Live, small flying insects found 1 fly at bat near beer drains.
High priority/35A-02-7
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw whole muscle in walk in cooler for meats.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tongs stored in the hand wash sink near the steak display.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar no paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Using time for butter but no written time plan, provided for operator.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Bar ware washing with sanitizer not properly sanitized.
Intermediate/16-59-1/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink near steak display had the hot water secured.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Radio above food in walk in cooler, cell phone on packaged food back prep area.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Open bag of flour stored on floor at bread prep.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored on top of bar dish machine.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 1181 MALABAR RD, Palm Bay — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

Recorded at 1181 MALABAR RD, Palm Bay — this licence has since moved.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice 50F F - cold holding;
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice 50 F - cold holding; -see stop sale Drawers grill line- sirloin 54 F - cold holding; filets 50 F - cold holding; NY strip 54 F - cold holding; placed on line from walk-in at 2 pm placed back in walk in for rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee beverage in walk in freezer- removed by manager
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in beer cooler- cleaned by staff
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in salad cooler on cook line
Basic/29-49-6
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 1181 MALABAR RD, Palm Bay — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 60 F butter was removed and discarded by manager
High priority/03A-02-5
Food stored on floor. Plastic drink bottles on floor in beer cooler moved by manager
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on prep pans in prep area
Basic/16-46-4
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 1181 MALABAR RD, Palm Bay — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above meat grill
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dishwasher area
Basic/36-22-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Jul 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 1181 MALABAR RD, Palm Bay — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

Recorded at 1181 MALABAR RD, Palm Bay — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding), suggested rapid chill stocked 2 hours prior shredded motz (52F - Cold Holding)suggest rapid chill, operator discarded on own discretion Drawers under flat top cookline; cooked ribs (44-49F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (54F - Cold Holding); rice (55F - Cold Holding) suggest rapid chill Drawers under steak grill on front line raw ground beef ambient (45F - Cooling); raw sirloin (46F - Cold Holding); suggested rapid chill, operator stated drawer had been opened and closed multiple times during rush. All other items in cooler were in proper temp
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Cutting boards stained on cook line, suggested smoothing down and bleaching.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing pans in hand sink in dish pit
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or provided at handwash sink to the left of dish pit and left of display case.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Middle drawers under grill not closing fully. Wire rack shelf rusting in reach in freezer
Basic/14-11-5
Gaskets on reach in freezer soiled. Food on floor walk in freezer. Fryer chicken area heavily soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Seasonings not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.