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SPACE COAST CONVENTION CENTER

301 TUCKER LN, Cocoa FL 32926 · 321-635-9975

Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats447
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1505646
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach found on prep table 1 live roach found under hand sink by coffee machines 1 live roach found under oven in kitchen Total of 3 live roaches found. Operator killed and cleaned. Per supervisor Randy next day call back.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $125

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2026009251Nov 6, 2025May 13, 2026$125

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On two way splitter
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under mop sink and broken drain cover by walk in cooler
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored over butter in walk in cooler. Unwashed Lime stored over heavy whipping cream in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-17-4
Nov 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Return visit Nov 6, 2025 · Time Extended
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. Operator was provided with a copy.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Nov 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Return visit Nov 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door gaskets torn
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Nov 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen, also broken drain cover by walk in cooler.
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Nov 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Hole in the wall. Under hand sink by three compartment sink
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit Nov 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Nov 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 4 live small flying insects found between mop sink area and back storage area. Per supervisor Randy.
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach found on prep table 1 live roach found under hand sink by coffee machines 1 live roach found under oven in kitchen Total of 3 live roaches found. Operator killed and cleaned. Per supervisor Randy next day call back.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk container opened 2 days ago not date marked stored in walk in cooler. Operator corrected
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Operator was provided with a copy.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ladles and spoons on dry rack.
Basic/24-05-4
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach found under hand sink by coffee machines. 1 dead roach found under oven in kitchen 2 dead roaches found hand sink by three compartment Sink Operator cleanup up.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door gaskets torn
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under three compartment sink and under dump sink.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen, also broken drain cover by walk in cooler.
Basic/36-17-5
Food stored on floor. Oil boxes and syrup boxes stored on floor in dry storage room. Operator removed
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in the wall. Under hand sink by three compartment sink
Basic/36-24-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink by coffee machines
Basic/31B-04-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown sugar container. Operator labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects 2 in kitchen area 1 in dry storage
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation
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. Employee Calvin expired 3/21/22.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled in kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Nov 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen area soiled.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Nov 6, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooling fan cover inside walk in cooler heavily soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Nov 6, 2024 · Time Extended
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filers in kitchen not stored in a protective manner.
Basic/25-06-4/Return visit Nov 6, 2024 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves starting to rust.
Basic/14-17-4/Return visit Nov 6, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects in kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishwasher soiled.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen area soiled.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on top of dishwasher. 7 in common area outside of kitchen. Next day call back per supervisor on duty J. Harrod
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooling fan cover inside walk in cooler heavily soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filers in kitchen not stored in a protective manner.
Basic/25-06-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves starting to rust.
Basic/14-17-4
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. End of Green hose at mop sink stored inside below rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cleaned dishes and food storage units stored on second rack under non solid wire shelving needs to be inverted.
Basic/24-05-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor drains soiled,walls floors and baseboards under and behind equipment soiled.
Basic/36-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of food prep tables soiled /some rusting, table legs also in need of cleaning.
Basic/23-03-4
Flammables stored/debris present in dry food stock room, being used as door stop. Portable propane bottle.. For reporting purposes only.
/49-01-4
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle/lid of the ice machine soiled.
Basic/23-24-4
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach by back hand wash sink.
Basic/35A-03-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor drains soiled under 3 compartment sink near stock room. Wall and floor behind the Dish Washing Machine soiled, debris present as well.
Basic/36-01-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At back door to catering kitchen, floor tiles broken
Basic/36-17-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. Dry stock room, behind food shelf and behind door, wall needs repaired. Equipment storage room, wall in need of repair/ cover over the electrical panel.
Basic/36-24-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce, strawberries stored over ready to eat prepped spinach, tomatoes and sauces in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in mop sink. Need to be hung to dry between uses.
Basic/42-01-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In dish washing station
Basic/21-12-4

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.