Cocoa Beach Ale House
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Cocoa Beach Ale House 15 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 21, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
“Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Cocoa Beach average 77, so Cocoa Beach Ale House is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
15
Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lower holding area of salad station slaw (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); salsa (51F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (51F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (51F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In lower holding area of salad station slaw (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); salsa (51F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (51F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (51F - Cold Holding). In unit over night
01B-02-5
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 - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 in dining room **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ceiling tiles in kitchen are broken. Floor tiles are cracked and missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
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 and raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 behind bar **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in coolers
14-11-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer baskets are heavily soiled with old food debris. Sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lower holding area of salad station
29-49-6
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling tiles have an accumulation of dust over cook line. Standing water on the floor in multiple areas of kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under triple sink to the left of ice machine has a leak
29-11-4
35
Mar 5, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Breading for raw chicken and raw fish from previous shift not discarded.
03F-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 13 live flying insects in bar area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spraying bottles stored on shelf over make line. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area on underside of beer tower has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. Cassidy
53B-02-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ceiling tiles in kitchen are damaged and hanging down **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
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 salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind bar
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Build up of grease and old food under equipment on cook line
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple in kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil container in rear dry storage area is on the floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over dry storage room
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above service window is heavily soiled. Shelf above cooking equipment is heavily soiled. Hood system has an accumulation of grease dripping. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sliced cheeses in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walls and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen have a heavy accumulation of grease and dust **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
27
Dec 27, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ceiling tiles missing and broken in kitchen. Lights fixtures hanging. Floor tiles cracked **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
36-51-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door in dining hall and at rear kitchen door - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling tiles in kitchen are soiled with grease and dust **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
86
Dec 26, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in middle reach in cooler across from flat top wings (51F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi, tuna and salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
01B-13-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings; 14 on dish machine. 2 above hood system. 12 behind water softener tank. 4 in dry storage area. 3 on floor of service line. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 40+ live flying insects in bar area. Observed 6 live flying insects in kitchen **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ceiling tiles missing and broken in kitchen. Lights fixtures hanging. Floor tiles cracked **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
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, tuna and salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
06-09-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door in dining hall and at rear kitchen door
35B-01-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling tiles in kitchen are soiled with grease and dust **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
45
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink. Installed before splitter
29-42-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary at 500+ppm. Operator diluted to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling tiles in kitchen have an accumulation of dust and grease **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ceiling tiles in kitchen are hanging down exposing insulation. Multiple light fixtures over kitchen in disrepair. Light shields missing. Ceiling hanging down over bar. Holes in dry storage room exposing insulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
67
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 8, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In containers Over ice bath in hotel pans salsa (47F - Cold Holding); wings (52F - Cold Holding). Operator added more ice to pans and bags of ice over items **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steamwell marinara (88F - Hot Holding); queso (111F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated over grill top. Second temps over 180°F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Behind bar. Soda gun nozzle is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen have an accumulation of dust
36-50-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Multiple light shields broken or missing throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple torn gaskets **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Holes in walls with insulation exposed in dry storage room. Multiple ceiling tiles in disrepair/missing **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
55
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates are expired **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Teri has been employed as manager for over 30 days and does not have a manager certificate - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler across from fryers interior of door is broken and exposing insulation **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Multiple light shields missing,broken or hanging - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad make reach in cooler on service side of line - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Multiple broken/missing ceiling tiles. Holes in walls of dry storage room exposing insulation **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
36-51-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups behind bar are stacked with evidence of wet nesting - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple cold holding units have broken gaskets - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
55
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from fryers wings (57F - Cold Holding); milk (57F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (78F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler across from fryers wings (57F - Cold Holding); milk (57F - Cold Holding). Operator can not guarantee how long products have been out of temperature
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Teri has been employed as manager for over 30 days and does not have a manager certificate
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates are expired **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Multiple broken/missing ceiling tiles. Holes in walls of dry storage room exposing insulation **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups behind bar are stacked with evidence of wet nesting
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple cold holding units have broken gaskets
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler across from fryers interior of door is broken and exposing insulation **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Multiple light shields missing,broken or hanging
38-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad make reach in cooler on service side of line
29-49-6
41
Aug 11, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
45
Jun 9, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound Mahi on cook line is fully defrosted in vacuum sealed packaging bearing label indicating thawing procedures.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled idntifying liquid contents. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In corner of bar **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf area over cook line is soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. On inside of door of reach in cooler across from fryers
14-36-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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. Mahi on cook line is fully defrosted in vacuum sealed packaging bearing label indicating thawing procedures. SEE STOP SALE
06-09-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
58
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Unauthorized pest control device hanging over dish machine. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dispensing at 500+ppm. Operator will dilute for use and sanitizer buckets until repairs can be made **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna and tuna tacos **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No drain line for soda gun behind bar
29-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler on service line and in center reach in cooler on cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Multiple light shields in disrepair or missing **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles are broken, missing, hanging, soiled with dust throughout kitchen areas **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cocoa Beach Ale House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cocoa Beach Ale House on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cocoa Beach Ale House?
Across the inspection record, “building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Cocoa Beach Ale House.
How does Cocoa Beach Ale House compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?
Cocoa Beach Ale House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.
Has Cocoa Beach Ale House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cocoa Beach Ale House have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cocoa Beach Ale House 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 Cocoa Beach Ale House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cocoa Beach Ale House is inspected around six times per year on average.
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