SLOW & LOW BBQ
306 N. ORLANDO AVE., Cocoa Beach FL 32931 · 321-773-5495
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired april 1, 2026. Operator renewed during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired april 1, 2026. Operator renewed during inspection
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. Carlos
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen, blue liquid in zep bottle not labeled. Cook labeled bottle.
Ceiling in dry storage and in smoker room has large hole
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In kitchen going into service.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On steam table
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Under ac unit that goes into office, dry storage room
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on back line pipe where pans are hung on hooks.
Wall soiled with accumulated dust behind ice machine
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee bathroom. Receptacle not fully covered
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Beer walk-in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer has an accumulation of ice on walls, shelves and door frame
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf between cook line and service line is soiled
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas.
Aug 19, 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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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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Basket used as scoop. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 25ppm behind bar, operator remade to 50ppm
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Under dish area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer along door frame, shelves and walls
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer ceiling is hanging down exposing insulation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls under dish area have an accumulation of mold like substance
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Operator moved outside
Sep 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 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. 0ppm.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line
Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil on the floor in dry storage room. Operator moved
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer door is in disrepair exposing internal insulation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink behind the bar
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Operator is reusing single service 1 gallon jugs to sell tea. Jugs have a hollow handle and can not be properly cleaned to be reused. Operator discarded
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters are not protected. Operator placed in container with lid
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Missing at soda gun nearest bar entry
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand wash sink is leaking
Jan 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Liquor bottles at exterior bar
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mahi fully thawed in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In low boy on cook line raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (51F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (51F - Cold Holding). All food items stored in unit over night
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In low boy on cook line raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (51F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (51F - Cold Holding). All food items stored in unit over night
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun behind bar is soiled. Operator cleaned
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 fully thawed in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Equipment in poor repair. Door handles for stand up reach in cooler to left of fryers on cook line are missing covers exposing unfinished metal edges
Food stored on floor. Case of chicken on the floor in the walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has a buildup of ice along door frame, walls and floors
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer door has exposed insulation
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard shipping containers for raw bacon being reused to stored fruits and vegetables. Operator discarded
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipes running along ceiling between dish machine and landing area
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Wd40 on shelf over prep table. Operator moved
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area on under side of beer tower has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned
Plumbing system in disrepair. Soda gun holster drain clogged at bar entry. Operator cleaned
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.