Beef O Bradys
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Beef O Bradys, the earliest from 2022. Beef O Bradys was last inspected on Apr 10, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Cocoa average 82, so Beef O Bradys trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Observed Romero Food manager certification expired 2/2021-2/2026
53A-03-7
Intermediate - 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 Patrick Food handler expired 2/23-2/26
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust in kitchen in Cooked line
36-34-5
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. Raw salmon
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed mop sink grilled station reach in cooler gaskets is tearing **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelving in grilled station reach flip top is starting to rust
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in at the bottom in salad station and grilled station flip top **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
64
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Outside walk in freezer gaskets are starting to tear
14-11-5
Basic - Fryer station reach in cooler interior is soiled with old food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 2 door reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above 3 compartment sink
38-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in kitchen to go trays not inverted. Owner inverted them **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both salad station and sandwich station
29-49-6
74
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach per operator not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cup in cole slaw used as a scoop. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked up on counter in bar area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer Reach in freezer in kitchen has ice build up.
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
74
Aug 13, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in cooked corn. Discarded **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mob sink is not curbed operator is dumping directly in drain on floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
90
Jun 11, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas stored in dirty water **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - 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. In the flip top and lower holding areas of reach in cooler across from fryers cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); deli ham (51F - Cold Holding) all food items has been in overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lower holding areas of reach in cooler across from fryers cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); deli ham (51F - Cold Holding) all food items has been in overnight. SEE STOP SALE In flip top of same unit In the flip top sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding). Operator was able fix unit all food items are below 41°F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medication stored over single service items and foods **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in the sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in cooked corn. Discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks stored over food prep area **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mob sink is not curbed operator is dumping directly in drain on floor **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Mold like substance on shelves **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
41
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Employee food items stored over client items on top shelf of walk in cooler, whole raw shell eggs (employee item) stored over ready to eat sour cream. Corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at the bar, filled with equipment items cleaned from previous evening, currently not abl3 to wash hands at this sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Beer line running thru walk in cooler soiled.
36-51-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Open areas of ceiling near back door of kitchen, metal grid bar missing in order to put tile back into place. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food items stored above client items on top shelf of walk in cooler, raw eggs part of employee food items. Corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at beverage station stacked while still wet. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door with gap under non self closing door. Lid to chest freezer st bar not easily closable.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind bar display cooler stand ping water. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallon fryer cooking oil stored on floor near back door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light cover in back of kitchen near 3 compartment sink broken shield.
38-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the hot holding cabinet soiled with old food debris and cooked on food spills **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving rusting. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of prep table next to the grill, rusted surface. Hood filter vents soiled. Exterior of trash cans in kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
43
Jul 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly on kitchen, destroyed and area sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 probe thermometers in kitchen, digital at 32° manual at 18°,
05-06-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cole slaw prepared on site on Monday 7/3 not date marked, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cleaned bar glasses in reach in chest cooler rim of glasses touching rusted shelving.
24-06-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups stacked while still wet at bar **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. I front of salad make table, standing water, no standing water inside unit.
36-22-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on pad outside with standing water **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Portion control cup without handle use in dessert topping. Removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Packaging cover still attached to bottom shelf of prep table still intact.
14-47-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of make table on cooks line with old food debris and shipping tape that is still attached and no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Bar chest reach in cooler unit shelving
14-33-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed limes and zucchini in walk in cooler stored over ready to eat items **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet/dry wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed soiled wiping cloth stored in food storage container in reach in cooler unit, removed by operator **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
39
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. one( 1 )live fly in kitchen/ prep area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 50° cold holding thru lunch above 1/6 pans, placed in walk in cooler to rapid chill, after 15 mins at 49° cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the microwave soiled .
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with liquid degreaser not labeled, corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Plastic 1/6 pans on make table cooler with broken cracked corners. **Repeat Violation**
14-10-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms and tomatoes stored over sauces ready to eat in walk in cooler, **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked wet at beverage station
24-08-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beef O Bradys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beef O Bradys on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beef O Bradys?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Beef O Bradys.
How does Beef O Bradys compare to other restaurants in Cocoa?
Beef O Bradys most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Cocoa average of 82.
Has Beef O Bradys' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Beef O Bradys have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Beef O Bradys means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Beef O Bradys inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beef O Bradys is inspected around three times per year on average.
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