Courtyard by Marriott Cocoa Bc
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Courtyard by Marriott Cocoa Bc, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 22, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Cocoa Beach average 77, so Courtyard by Marriott Cocoa Bc trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 7 live flying insects in mop sink area at tiki bar **Warning**
35A-02-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Dispenser chute for oasis drink machine at tiki bar has an accumulation of mold like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured at tiki bar. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In catering kitchen. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk-in cooler. Unwashed produce stored above prepared foods
08B-17-4
67
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cases of single service utensils stored uncovered. Operator closed bags **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
95
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured at tiki bar
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food stored over food for sale to the public. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in salsa and tater tot's. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
86
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
82
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook entered through kitchen hallway door and did not wash hands prior to putting on gloves to make an order
12A-16-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server/dishwasher did not wash hands after handling dirty dishes before serving plate of food to guest
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On flip top of reach in cooler cream cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cut melon (57F - Cold Holding). Food items are stored in containers on top of cold holding area **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to keep broken gasket in place on lower door of reach in cooler on cook line
14-71-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets in disrepair on cold holding units
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan covers in walk in cooler have an accumulation of dust **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates in kitchen hallway are stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
47
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Container of raw beef stored over cooked chicken **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In display case of Starbucks. yogurt (53F - Cold Holding); cut melon (49F - Cold Holding) operator stated that all items had been placed in unit at 7 am. Advised to discard at 11am. Issued TPHC paperwork **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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 - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer. Multiple cases of food items stored on the floor. Operator stated that last delivery was 2 days prior
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan covers in walk in cooler have an accumulation of dust
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items stored on the floor. In hall between kitchens
25-05-4
61
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Courtyard by Marriott Cocoa Bc last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Courtyard by Marriott Cocoa Bc on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Courtyard by Marriott Cocoa Bc?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Courtyard by Marriott Cocoa Bc.
How does Courtyard by Marriott Cocoa Bc compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?
Courtyard by Marriott Cocoa Bc most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.
Has Courtyard by Marriott Cocoa Bc's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Courtyard by Marriott Cocoa Bc have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Courtyard by Marriott Cocoa Bc 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 Courtyard by Marriott Cocoa Bc inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Courtyard by Marriott Cocoa Bc is inspected around two times per year on average.
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