Cocos House
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
67
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Cocos House stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 8, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in St. Cloud average 84, so Cocos House trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
45
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over wontons at reach in cooler on cooks line Raw chicken over sauce in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink by triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not segregated from food served to the public
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with flour **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
70
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Apr 23, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over wonton wrappers in chest freezer. Raw pork stored over beans in reach in freezer. Raw pork stored on top of seaweed in chest freezer. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.Invoices use to line egg rolls in reach in cooler and reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over sweet and sour sauce in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food.Raw pulled eggs stored on top of cut zucchini eggs. Raw chicken stored in same shelve as cooked pork in reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-08-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
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 trainings are expired. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Employee food not segregated from restaurant food: mussels, soup, noodles, beef stored in multiple freezers and walk in cooler. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**
35B-03-4
39
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. T shirt type bags used in freezer.
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash, holding at 49f, advised rapid chill.
03A-02-5
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. Books she showed me have expired certificates attached.
53B-05-5
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach found near breaker box. Advised immediate clean-up and disposal. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink bottles on island shelf near rice pot.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright silver freezer in poor repair. Gaskets and chill.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of chest freezer heavily soiled. Interior of rice pot including gasket. Handwash sink by back door heavily soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several labels on various containers on clean dish storage area.
16-46-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter top by rice por.
21-12-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Operator states they have ordered new.
32-04-4
39
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef reach in freezer
08A-17-6
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. Inspector sent copy to operator **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in back **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice
14-01-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
55
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
39
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw chicken over noodles-make table and in walk in. Egg wash on carrots at make table.
08A-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board heavily pinky-orange color.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Restroom
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Teas packaged on site, need name, address, phone, product name and date of packaging.
02D-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Various proteins ambiant thawing. Advised to thaw in cooler or under running water.
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cocos House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cocos House on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cocos House?
Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cocos House.
How does Cocos House compare to other restaurants in St. Cloud?
Cocos House most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Cloud average of 84.
Has Cocos House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cocos House have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cocos House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cocos House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cocos House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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