PINEDA INN BAR & GRILL
6533 US 1, Rockledge FL 32955 · 321.751.5311
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 16 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen, Christal supervisor on duty, 60 days
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,040
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025000598 | Oct 4, 2024 | Mar 31, 2025 | $200 |
| 4--2022032941 | Apr 21, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 | $240 |
| 4--2018056583 | Oct 16, 2018 | Dec 12, 2018 | $400 |
| 4--2015002881 | Jan 21, 2015 | Mar 19, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
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. Raw salmon
Equipment in poor repair Observed sauté station door gasket are torn
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad station
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Observe cutting boards on cooked line are soiled
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front door leading to the main bar area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observe walls and floors in kitchen area are soiled.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 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. Multiple half n half cartons are open and not dated the day they was open
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Hand wash sink in dish/prep area is out of order. MOD does have work order in. And establishment does have 5 working operational hand wash sink. In establishment
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Main bar and 2nd bar area
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead by walk in freezer MOD swept them up and discarded them
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath and between rolling prep table and burner stove is heavily soiled with grease.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter need cleaning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Fry station reach in cooler shelving is is starting to to rust
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving is rusted
Feb 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed cutting boards on cook line is soiled
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand wash sink by ice machine server station pipes is leaking under hand wash sink. There is a small crack on pipe
Feb 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm first test retested still reading 0 ppm. Operator is instructed to discontinue the dish washer machine and set 3 compartment sink until dish washer machine is fix
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on cook line was stored directly on the floor. Operator double bucket the sanitizer bucket
Observed cutting boards on cook line is soiled
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind both bars
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Observed spray bottle on cooked line containing Worcestershire not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Grill station reach in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand wash sink by ice machine server station pipes is leaking under hand wash sink. There is a small crack on pipe
Oct 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Drain cover(s) missing. Under 3 bay sink
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Oct 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler drawers reach in; raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding)crab cakes crab meat (46F - Hot Holding); ribs (46F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (42F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (67F - Cold Holding); gumbo (48F - Cold Holding)
Can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Copper bar
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice made 2 days ago
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Drain cover(s) missing. Under 3 bay sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line
Feb 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on sandwich station ha cutting grooves and soiled. Operator stated it will be replace.
Observed in dish ware area under 3 compartment sink and dishwasher does not have drain covers for the drain line.
Observed in dish ware area ceiling vent has heavily accumulated dust
Observed walk in freezer has build up ice
Feb 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sandwich station flip top dice tomatoes; (45-48F - Cold Holding); sautéed onions (45-49F - Cold Holding); Cook vegetables (45-49F - Cold Holding); Cook mushrooms (45-49F - Cold Holding); raw steak (45-49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45-50F - Cold Holding) food was stored in equipment over 24hrs
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich station flip top dice tomatoes; (45-48F - Cold Holding); sautéed onions (45-49F - Cold Holding); Cook vegetables (45-49F - Cold Holding); Cook mushrooms (45-49F - Cold Holding); raw steak (45-49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45-50F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on sandwich station ha cutting grooves and soiled. Operator stated it will be replace.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Sandwich station flip top not maintaining 41 cold holding or below food has been in equipment for over 24 hrs.
Observed Hand Wash Sink at outside tiki bar not having a hand Wash sign or procedure.
Observed ice bin at server station and outside tiki bar interior has black like substance.
Observed in dish ware area under 3 compartment sink and dishwasher does not have drain covers for the drain line.
Observed in dish ware area ceiling vent has heavily accumulated dust
Observed squeeze bottle on Cook line containing clear liquid ( water) not labeled
Observed walk in freezer has build up ice
Salad station flip top cover behind the cover and interior of flip top cover is soiled with rust and food debris
Oct 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hood filters soiled. Manager states cleaned Sunday
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler on the cook line
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on sandwich cooler has build up of black substance
Aug 14, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bare hand contact with pita bread.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Servers coming in from outside getting plated and boxed foods without washing hands. Dishwasher came in from outside grabbed clean dishes without washing hands.
Cutting boards stained.
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/ Keith
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler not maintaining 41 or below coils heavily soiled
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Hood filters soiled. Manager states cleaned Sunday
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler on the cook line
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Wires exposed
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 11, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority8 Intermediate11 Basic
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Cleaners next to food.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bare hand contact with pita bread.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over fish in cook line cooler drawer.
Raw beef over cooked chicken wings in the walk in cooler.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Servers coming in from outside getting plated and boxed foods without washing hands. Dishwasher came in from outside grabbed clean dishes without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All food items in the walk in cooler range 48F to 56F manager states he checked temperature at 11 and was at 43F truck came and left today. Diced tomato 49F, half n half 56F cooked pasta 47F bologna 47F salmon 49F mahi 49F cooked chicken wings 58 F raw Philly meat 58F etc
Cutting boards stained.
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/ Keith
Handwash sink faucet from /dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna on menu corrected at time of inspection. Had servers correct during inspection
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By walk in freezer
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. Cook in kitchen. Provided form manager had employee review and sign
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop spices
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler not maintaining 41 or below coils heavily soiled
Employee beverage container over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Hood filters soiled. Manager states cleaned Sunday
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler on the cook line
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Wires exposed
Pickle bucket stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 13, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority7 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen, Christal supervisor on duty, 60 days
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzle in copper lounge and drink nozzles in outside soda station.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar area has debris in it
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna not disclosed as not being fully cooked on menu.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dispenser broken in dish pit area
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. Emailed Keith agreement
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups used to scoop food in expo cooler
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. Mahi and salmon
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Fish cooler door broken, held up with pan. Sandwich cooler roll top handle broken
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors throughout kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice buckets not inverted
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in grill unit cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on sandwich cooler has build up of black substance
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet popped off when washing hands in dish pit area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sandwich cooler in kitchen
Jul 11, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen, Christal supervisor on duty, 60 days
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sandwich cooler (); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); mahi (47F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding); corned beef (49F - Cold Holding); steak (50F - Cold Holding); roast beef (47F - Cold Holding); crab cakes (47F - Cold Holding); scallops and shrimp skewers (47F - Cold Holding); scallops (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich cooler (); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); mahi (47F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding); corned beef (49F - Cold Holding); steak (50F - Cold Holding); roast beef (47F - Cold Holding); crab cakes (47F - Cold Holding); scallops and shrimp skewers (47F - Cold Holding); scallops (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzle in copper lounge and drink nozzles in outside soda station.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar area has debris in it
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna not disclosed as not being fully cooked on menu.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dispenser broken in dish pit area
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. Emailed Keith agreement
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups used to scoop food in expo cooler
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. Mahi and salmon
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Fish cooler door broken, held up with pan. Sandwich cooler roll top handle broken
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors throughout kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice buckets not inverted
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in grill unit cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on sandwich cooler has build up of black substance
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet popped off when washing hands in dish pit area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sandwich cooler in kitchen
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.