Graham's Beach Grill
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Graham's Beach Grill, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 24, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
Looking across the full record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Graham's Beach Grill's 50 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi in commercial packaging bearing indicator label.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kathy expired 11/17/25
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holsters at each bar are soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine filters last serviced 1/3/25
29-28-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near rear exit **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
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 in commercial packaging bearing indicator label. SEE STOP SALE
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and surrounding areas are heavily soiled with grease buildup **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves are rusted **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ceilings over interior bar are corroded
36-51-4
50
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Opened cabinet doors beneath beer taps on the wall at interior bar. Not near any food. Approximately 15 feet from kitchen entry. 18 live flying insects escaped from cabinet. Door was immediately closed with a swarm still inside cabinet. No insects observed prior to opening cabinet door. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Next to beer tap. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
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 - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not tethered
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets in dry storage room
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Cover missing in 2nd stall
32-12-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan covers in walk in cooler are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
55
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line raw beef (47F - Cold Holding). Stocked above fill line if unit
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters for ice machine are not dated
29-28-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at interior bar between walk in cooler and kitchen entry
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns and holsters behind each bar are soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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 **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in mashed potatoes. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. All stalls **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Beneath interior bar and near ice machine
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of plastic water bottles on the floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have an accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Cabinets beneath beer taps at interior bar have an accumulation of mold like substance
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking from filters for ice machine
29-11-4
41
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flying insects behind interior bar **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun holsters behind bars are heavily soiled
22-02-4
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. Multiple employees certificates expired in march of 2024
53B-14-5
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 - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in pico. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In liquor room behind exterior bar
36-36-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Each stall
32-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of slime beneath ice bin of interior bar
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Pickle buckets in walk in cooler are stored beneath dripping ceiling. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan covers in walk in cooler are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Drain line for soda guns at each bar are not plumbed to drains. Lines are ran to buckets
29-07-5
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws on interior bar top in reach of customers
25-27-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
43
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line raw beef (51F - Cold Holding). Stored over fill line of unit.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters for ice machine were last changed 5/3/22
29-28-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling in walk in cooler has a stalactite forming and dripping **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand wash sink in kitchen leaks on floor while draining. Operator contacted plumber **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
67
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in well. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Men's restroom **Repeat Violation**
32-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler are rusted
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in walk in cooler is dripping with an ooze
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white Reach in freezer on left in kitchen
14-11-5
74
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken removed from original packaging stored over ready to eat foods in reach in freezer. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bibs stored on the floor in office behind open air bar **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Men's room **Repeat Violation**
32-17-4
74
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens restroom door is not self closing
32-04-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Condenser fan covers in walk in cooler are soiled
36-51-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bibs in Office are stored on the floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods have an accumulation of grease. Ceiling of walk in cooler for kitchen has an accumulation of mold like substance on ceiling dripping **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Graham's Beach Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Graham's Beach Grill on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Graham's Beach Grill?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Graham's Beach Grill.
How does Graham's Beach Grill compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?
Graham's Beach Grill most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.
Has Graham's Beach Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Graham's Beach Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Graham's Beach Grill 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 Graham's Beach Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Graham's Beach Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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