Beachside Hotel and Suites
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Beachside Hotel and Suites, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 23, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Beachside Hotel and Suites' 50 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna and raw mahi in commercial packaging bearing indicator
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to triple sink in kitchen
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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, printed, and signed **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over triple sink area in kitchen
36-36-4
Basic - 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 packaging. Fully thawed raw tuna and raw mahi in commercial packaging bearing indicator label. SEE STOP SALE
06-09-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Multiple single service items stored with food contact surfaces facing upwards. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
50
Jan 22, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings; 22 on water heater. 2 in liquor room. 7 in dry storage/reach-in cooler room. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of coffee maker in lobby. Milk and juice dispensers in breakfast areas. Are soiled Soda gun tips at bar are soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head.
25-01-4
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle.
25-16-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Stickers still on self service bananas at breakfast buffet
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruits and vegetables stored above bread in reach-in cooler
08B-17-4
61
Jul 8, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored above cooked beef. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi and raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 7 live flying insects at bar **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna. Operator reprinted menus **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - 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. Fully thawed raw mahi and raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum full pans stored with food contact surface facing up. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
50
Apr 1, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Burn spray and first aid kit stored on shelf above make line. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - 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. Form not signed by most recent hire
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Detachable tip to soda gun behind the bar is soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. Milk dispenser at buffet
25-16-4
Basic - 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. Fully thawed raw mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
06-09-1
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic knives, spoons and forks are not organized with all handles facing the same direction
25-02-4
52
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In stand up reach in cooler to immediate left when entering storage area from banquet hall. raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); cheeses (51F - Cold Holding). Food items have been in unit over night. No temperature monitoring available
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up reach in cooler to immediate left when entering storage area from banquet hall. raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); cheeses (51F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler next to ice machine in kitchen
14-11-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Case of liquid eggs being thawed on table. Operator moved to reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic utensils at buffet for self service are not organized with all handles facing same directions
25-02-4
64
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No sneeze guard at brunch buffet to protect self service sandwiches and cheeses. Operator put up sneeze guard **Corrected On-Site**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster behind the bar is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. At breakfast buffet. Tube not cut at an angle. Operator cut **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-16-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in any stalls of women's restroom
32-12-5
70
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for less than 5 seconds
12A-17-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish washer is briefly spraying sanitizer from dispenser hose over wares for only a few seconds. Educated and had employee reawash and sanitize **Corrective Action Taken**
22-50-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 11 live flying insects in bar area **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm. Operator diluted to 300ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked chicken in lower area of reach in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw tuna, salmon, and mahi fully thawed in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of milk dispenser has an accumulation of mold like substance
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. All test strips are either expired or damaged
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Christi and Kayla have been working for over 60days and have not acquired certificates
53B-02-5
Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area.
08B-48-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple open cases of single service items stored on the floor in office
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain beneath mop sink/triple sink overflows when draining a single well
29-19-4
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head.
25-01-4
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle.
25-16-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In reach in freezer behind bar
14-05-4
Basic - 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 tuna, salmon, and mahi fully thawed in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements
06-09-1
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating bowl of eggs over prep table in kitchen
12B-02-4
18
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Shaker cup used as an ice scoop in bar
14-01-5
90
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jody M, no card with others.
53B-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beachside Hotel and Suites last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beachside Hotel and Suites on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beachside Hotel and Suites?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Beachside Hotel and Suites.
How does Beachside Hotel and Suites compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?
Beachside Hotel and Suites most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.
Has Beachside Hotel and Suites' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beachside Hotel and Suites have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Beachside Hotel and Suites means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Beachside Hotel and Suites inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beachside Hotel and Suites is inspected around three times per year on average.
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