Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites

5500 Ocean Beach Blvd, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

American

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites stretching back to 2022. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Cocoa Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles on drink machines. Water dispenser and coffee maker in lobby **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters for drink machines not replaced according to manufacturer's specifications

29-28-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black shelving in walk in cooler is soiled

23-03-4

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of juice and coffee machines are soiled **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. Yogurt machine

25-16-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee restroom

31B-04-4

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters for coffee machines on top of bar in breakfast area were last changed in 2022

29-28-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in Stand up reach in cooler to the right of cook line in kitchen are soiled.

22-16-4

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of coffee and juice machines are soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

May 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - 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. Over 200+ppm chlorine. Operator set up triple sink which was tested at 50ppm chlorine

22-41-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan covers in walk in cooler have an accumulation of dust

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans and Togo boxes stored with the food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups stored on floor behind coffee bar. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites.

How does Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?

Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.

Has Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites is inspected around two times per year on average.

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