Cocoa Beach Thai and Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
100
Score
Cocoa Beach Thai and Sushi has been inspected 12 times since 2022. On Jan 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “menu does not identify which items contain raw”, which has been cited three times.
Cocoa Beach Thai and Sushi's latest score of 100 sits above the Cocoa Beach average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored above raw salmon in reach-in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In exterior reach-in cooler liquid eggs (58F - Cold Holding); eel (58F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (59F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator marked sushi section of all menus **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
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. Coral
53B-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp being thawed in standing water. Operator placed under cold running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Wooden sheaths for knives at sushi bar **Repeat Violation**
14-55-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging not identified. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Hinoki sushi bowls **Repeat Violation**
14-25-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on the floor near the bar. Moved to shelf behind sushi bar **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
47
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. 0ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over mushrooms in reach in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on bottom shelf raw salmon (47F - Cold Holding); shio (47F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator only has pictures of employee certificates
53B-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above entry to kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Hinoki sushi bowls **Repeat Violation**
14-25-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Behind front bar and in men's restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Wooden sheaths used for knives at front bar.
14-55-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
45
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Dec 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
01B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like 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 tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
06-09-1
78
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Paradise roll uses seared tuna. Not identified as raw product. Operator marked with sharpie **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In glass door reach in cooler next to sushi line
14-33-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Installed but no longer closing door
32-17-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Multiple rolled single service utensils stored on tables with food contact surface exposed **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
78
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glass door reach in cooler. Raw salmon stored over ready to eat foods. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License on display expired April 2023
50-09-4
78
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Masago on multiple sushi rolls is not marked **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand wash sink behind sushi bar. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Put on a hat **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cocoa Beach Thai and Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cocoa Beach Thai and Sushi on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cocoa Beach Thai and Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “menu does not identify which items contain raw” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cocoa Beach Thai and Sushi.
How does Cocoa Beach Thai and Sushi compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?
Cocoa Beach Thai and Sushi most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.
Has Cocoa Beach Thai and Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cocoa Beach Thai and Sushi have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cocoa Beach Thai and Sushi 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 Thai and Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cocoa Beach Thai and Sushi is inspected around four times per year on average.
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