PUB AMERICANA
405 DELANNOY AVE, Cocoa FL 32922 · 321.877.3456
Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flying insects at downstairs bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $4,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021044568 | Aug 5, 2021 | Apr 13, 2022 | $600 |
| 4--2020057940 | Oct 29, 2020 | Apr 5, 2021 | $1,200 |
| 4--2020038549 | Jul 29, 2020 | Oct 27, 2020 | $800 |
| 4--2019014033 | Mar 11, 2019 | May 15, 2019 | $800 |
| 4--2017007585 | Feb 2, 2017 | Jul 11, 2017 | $600 |
| 4--2015047593 | Sep 9, 2015 | Nov 16, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees are expired 12/2022-12/2025
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Chef clean the exterior of dish washer machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. observe soufflé cup in seasoning container chef remove, discarded the cup.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bar hand wash sink had a drainer of ice stored in sink. Manager removed drainer
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured the tanks
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Fry station reach in cooler shelving is starting to rust and pill
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Fry station reach in cooler
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured CO2 Tanks
Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich station door gasket is torn
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Fry station reach in cooler had standing water on bottom
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator label it flour
Oct 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken over raw ground beef. Minimum cooking full temp for chicken is 165F and minimum cooking full temp for raw ground beef is 155F. The highest the cooking temp should be be store on the bottom. Operator
Observed in main kitchen cutting board in use are soiled
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employees that have expired food handler certification Tarred Wood 5/7/24 Timothy Dickson 5/7/24
Equipment in poor repair. Observed sauté station. Reach in cooler door gasket in poor repair. Gasket is torn
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler cases of water stored directly on the floor. Operator
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in sauté station and grill station reach in cooler drawers.
Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler made in-house marinara sauce dated 8-11 not covered but temp at 41F cold holding. Operator put a cover on it
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade is soiled
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee use a styrofoam cup with no handle as a scoop to scoop out flower. Employee re-educated
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler shelves underneath condenser are soiled
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle on cook line containing clear liquid (water) not labeled
Oct 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 11, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flying insects at downstairs bar
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line goat cheese (47F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding)
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Upstairs unisex restroom
Dumpster/cans/garbage disposal location improper because it is causing a nuisance or public health hazard. Stained trail of some type on pavers and walkway between establishment and trash area. Distance, surface textures for available routes between establishment and disposal area are causing a higher likelihood of spillage between points.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in cooler. Plastic water bottles and honey mustard stored on sheet pan beneath shelves. Operator moved
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside flip top reach in cooler nearest rear exit of kitchen cook line. In bottom of reach in cooler cooler behind downstairs bar
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusting
Aug 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice bin on the south end server side.
Gasket on the cook line cooler in disrepair. AC vents above freezer and fryer peeling paint.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line and beer cooler at the bar.
Jul 31, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 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.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Pan seared salmon on menu. having server fix menus at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser
Bucket of pickles stored on floor in the walk in cooler.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Drain cover(s) missing. On drain line outside kitchens back door.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack with can goods
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Red cups at server station
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice bin on the south end server side.
Gasket on the cook line cooler in disrepair. AC vents above freezer and fryer peeling paint.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line and beer cooler at the bar.
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.