Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Resort
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
32
Score
Going back to 2022, Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Resort has 19 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 26, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 14 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Spray bottle containing unknown substance not labeled” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Resort's latest score of 32 falls below the Cocoa Beach average of 77. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
19
Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of mandarin oranges. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 small flies in the dry storage area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over feta cheese in the upright cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw comminuted pork sausage over raw bacon in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device and hand soap provided at handwash sink at the tiki bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plan for inside bar doesn't-reflect plans on file. 3 bay sink was removed, additional ice bin and hand sink added.
51-16-7
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided by email
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Upright cooler across from 6 top burner stove.
29-49-6
Basic - Moderate food debris under cook line equipment.
36-01-4
32
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw unwashed vegetables over ready to eat cut melons. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 108 oz can of yams, 4lbs of tuna canned. Pineapple juice 46 oz. Removed from service. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towels for hand wash sink at the bar blocked by clean glass racks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing unknown substance not labeled. Water bottle used for spraying grill not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Two ice makers in hallway outside of kitchen. One has filters dated 2024 the other has no dates on the filters. Change according to manufacturer specifications.
29-28-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag stored on top of reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Muffin trays wet nesting on drying rack. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two door reach in cooler near dishwasher in kitchen is leaking water into pan top right shelf.
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups in dry storage area uncovered and right side up. Pizza boxes wrapped but stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Salt stored in back not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Dirty dish stored above ready to eat food, muffins were covered with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
41
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. 25ppm at interior bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: 10pm **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. 25ppm at interior bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib beneath sink in dish area - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over consumables at coffee station in banquet hallway. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Creamers and milk at front counter coffee bar - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on service side of line cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding) - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 6 in breakfast buffet area 2 behind interior bar 53 in kitchen on service side and in hallway to immediate right upon entering **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: Observed 7 live flying insects. Operator killed all 7 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Observed 17 live flying insects **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oasis iced drink makers at exterior bar have an accumulation of mold like substance in dispenser chute - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink at front coffee bar. Ice in well **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. FRLA. operator only able to provide copies of documents **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and plastic water bottles. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Exterior service station between two bars - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease dripping from hood systems and surrounding areas - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws in reach of guests at each bar. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
25-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's employee restroom in hallway next to kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In banquet hallway - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
14-45-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling peeling over dish area - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
16
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 21 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 service side of line cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Creamers and milk at front counter coffee bar
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over consumables at coffee station in banquet hallway. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib beneath sink in dish area
29-34-4
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. 25ppm at interior bar **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 6 in breakfast buffet area 2 behind interior bar 53 in kitchen on service side and in hallway to immediate right upon entering **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
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
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oasis iced drink makers at exterior bar have an accumulation of mold like substance in dispenser chute
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink at front coffee bar. Ice in well **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. FRLA. operator only able to provide copies of documents **Warning**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents.
41-17-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws in reach of guests at each bar. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease dripping from hood systems and surrounding areas
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Exterior service station between two bars
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and plastic water bottles. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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 tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
06-09-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling peeling over dish area
36-32-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In banquet hallway
14-45-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's employee restroom in hallway next to kitchen
32-04-4
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
14
Jan 21, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed live flying insects; 6 in side entry corridor. Operator killed 5 4 in kitchen. Operator killed 2. 13 behind interior bar near soda gun in corner **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Observed live flying insects; 4 in kitchen. Operator killed 4. 14 at exterior tiki bar. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Jan 15, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler cooked sausage (72F - Cooling). Operator removed from breakfast at 11am.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Behind interior bar. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed live flying insects; 6 in side entry corridor. Operator killed 5 4 in kitchen. Operator killed 2. 13 behind interior bar near soda gun in corner **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler cooked sausage (72F - Cooling). Operator removed from breakfast at 11am. SEE STOP SALE
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Exterior service station hand wash sink being used as a dump sink. Tea stains in well
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hood filters are broken over cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout dish area
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice surrounding door frame of walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at exterior service station is slow draining. Pipe under dish machine has a major leak spraying water with consistent stream.
29-08-4
41
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 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
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed live flying insects; 42 in storage room near kitchen entry. 86 throughout kitchen areas. Operator killed all but 7 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cream cheese, butter, and Nutella at breakfast buffet
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice cute for oasis machine at tiki bar has an accumulation of mold like substance **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Pear at breakfast buffet
08B-15-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's employee restroom door does not fully close under own weight
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Under hand wash sink on exterior deck is not tethered **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 tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hood filters over cook line are broken
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along door frame of walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink on deck between two tiki bars
29-20-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Missing in 2 locations a tiki bar **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
30
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flying insects in kitchen at trash can near stairs to side entry **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Observed 18 live flying insects at callback. Operator killed 15 **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. No label on packaging **Warning**
03G-05-5
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Operator is vacuum sealing raw fish in a thawed state. **Warning**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Under heat lamp in service window cooked sausage (112F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (108F - Hot Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator is vacuum sealing raw fish in a thawed state.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Breakfast buffet allows for guests to walk on each side of buffet tables. Sneeze guards are only positioned to protect on one side. **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flying insects in kitchen at trash can near stairs to side entry **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Behind interior bar. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chute for oasis machine at each bar has an accumulation of mold like substance. Soda guns are soiled at exterior bar
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Only hand wash sink in buffet area is blocked by speed cart. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters dated 7/27/21 in kitchen
29-28-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Missing at multiple locations at bars
29-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm
21-08-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In banquet hallway. Multiple pans and other equipment stored with food contact surface facing upwards
24-05-4
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. On the floor in storage room
21-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Multiple hand wash sinks
31B-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank not secured in room next to walk in cooler for buffet
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of dust on Vent covers for condenser in walk in cooler on buffet side.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Open cases of single service items on the floor in storage areas. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Stickers still on avocados in working station
08B-17-4
15
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Drink pitchers with no lids in stored on service tray in dining area. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler. Fully thawed tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing label with thawing requirements.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tub of whipped butter (73F - Cold Holding) stored on shelf next to walk in cooler in breakfast area
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan on flat top cooked sausage (97F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated to 170°F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Servers are rinsing off service trays in well of sink on service line in kitchen
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum sealing raw beef and cold holding (not frozen) for up to 1 week **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples and pears for self service in breakfast line are not wrapped
08B-15-4
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. In walk in cooler. Fully thawed tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing label with thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
06-09-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line. Utensils in standing water at 72°F. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
33
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna tartar on specialty menu. Operator marked **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled idntifying liquid contents in tiki bar
41-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At pool tiki bar
29-17-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan covers in walk in cooler at breakfast kitchen has an accumulation of dust
23-03-4
70
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is no vacuum sealing; Raw thawed fish Cooked and cooled chicken
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At exterior bar
41-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. For exterior tiki bar
29-17-4
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
74
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 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. Operator had repairman begin work during inspection. Will sanitize in triple sink until repaired **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding unit in hallway . cooked noodles (93F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (102F - Hot Holding). Operator removed to reheat
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Multiple certificates altered to have expiration dates for 5 years after completion
53B-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled idntifying liquid contents **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink on back wall of prep area to left of ripple sink has no hot water. Sink on service side of cook line
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restrooms in hall next to kitchen are not self closing
32-04-4
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 - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink in hall near Sawgrass door
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of syrup on the floor in dry storage. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Resort last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Resort on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Resort?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing unknown substance not labeled” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Resort.
How does Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Resort compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Resort most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.
Has Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Resort's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Resort have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Resort 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 Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Resort inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Resort is inspected around six times per year on average.
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