Cafe Coconut Cove

4210 S Hwy A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 329513607

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Cafe Coconut Cove appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up three times.

Compared to the broader Melbourne Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 73, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Apr 18, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing pork shanks at room temperature on table. Still frozen **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauerbraten. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Make table **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on salad station **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw pork stored over cabbage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. First test was 0ppm, after priming was 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. *cutting board at salad make station *wood cutting board grooved and starting to splinter **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Dishmachine in bar area has a data plate with the operating specifications unreadable.

16-01-4

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked cabbage in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. Cody and Ryan provided copies **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

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. Ryan and Cody will check next unannounced inspection

53B-13-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, ice on floor and other food on floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket coming off door cookline

14-11-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled ground gramham crackers **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy Cream single door reach in cooler Milk refrigerator-freezer **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on shelf by dishwasher

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pork, ice cream walk in freezer Marinated cabbage and rolls walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets white refrigerator-freezer Gaskets beer cooler at bar **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar

29-49-6

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both sandwich coolers **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Coconut Cove last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Coconut Cove on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Coconut Cove?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Coconut Cove.

How does Cafe Coconut Cove compare to other restaurants in Melbourne Beach?

Cafe Coconut Cove most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Melbourne Beach average of 73.

Has Cafe Coconut Cove's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Coconut Cove have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Coconut Cove 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 Cafe Coconut Cove inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Coconut Cove is inspected around two times per year on average.

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