Cocomelon Blend & Brew
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
30
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Cocomelon Blend & Brew, the earliest from 2023. Cocomelon Blend & Brew was last inspected on Jul 16, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 19 violations lately compared to roughly 10 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “wall soiled with accumulated”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Cocomelon Blend & Brew's 30 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee putting on gloves and preparing a sandwich without washing their hands prior to glove use. The employee was coached on proper hand hygiene procedures, including the requirement to wash hands before donning gloves.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at front counter near.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Two plastic containers stored inside the handwashing sink located at the front counter near the ice cream machines. During the inspection employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at front counter near.
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed most reach in cooler handles soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, and dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at reach in cooler flip top.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee's cell phone placed on top of the chest freezer located at the front counter. During the inspection employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, throughout the establishment area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of turbo chef oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at kitchen area.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed most reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed most kitchen coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated , food debris throughout the establishment areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Pizza to-go boxes stored d on the floor between the chest freezer and the upright reach-in freezer in the kitchen. During the inspection employee removed item and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
30
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Advil on kitchen work table.
41-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
24-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of Bananas, kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed most kitchen coolers soil.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
45
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 Daniela with expired license on 2/22/24.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bananas, coffee, pineapple, plastic soda bottles and water bottles stored on the floor by the entrance of the restaurant.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic cups, lids and napkins stored on the floor by the bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by handwashing sink in the kitchen soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) stored at the front counter, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
67
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding); in reach-in cooler sandwich making station. Person in charge ststed he had it out during lunch when making a sandwich and forgot it was out. Person in charge stated he will keep in cooler until it's chilled. Also, shredded mozzarella cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler next to triple sink. Person in charge stated it went in cooler at lunch time. Operator closed lid to chill cheese. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects observed by triple sink. Also, observed two flying insects near ice machine.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in serice sink and also in triple sink. Discussed with employee that hands can only be washed in hand wash sinks only.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler behind front deli case soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink across from triple sink blocked by large bins of fruit. Operator removed bin to clear path to hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to ice cream machine.
31B-02-4
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Employee on duty filled out form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex Restroom door missing self closure. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Inner side of handles on turbo oven and reach-in coolers soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of bananas stored on floor in front of deli case on cookline side. Operator removed box of bananas. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with individually wrapped sleeves of lids stored on floor under hand wash sink next to ice cream machine. Operator removed box with lids to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
32
Jan 25, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cocomelon Blend & Brew last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cocomelon Blend & Brew on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cocomelon Blend & Brew?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cocomelon Blend & Brew.
How does Cocomelon Blend & Brew compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Cocomelon Blend & Brew most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Cocomelon Blend & Brew's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cocomelon Blend & Brew have averaged around 19 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cocomelon Blend & Brew means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cocomelon Blend & Brew inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cocomelon Blend & Brew is inspected around two times per year on average.
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