Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Cocoa Beach average 76, so Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No sneeze guard in place at buffet in front of convention hall
08B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lower drawers of reach-in cooler on cook line nearest kitchen entry raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap only available at bar sinks. Operator stocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cubes in Reach-in cooler at interior bar
08B-12-5
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws in reach of public on bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Savaday used as a scoop in flour. Discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler drawers unable to fully close
14-11-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth used as lining sheet pan of scallops in walk-in cooler
21-05-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Glass mats behind interior bar are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of coffee cup sleeves on the floor behind coffee bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not stored with cover.
25-06-4
45
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects: 7 service station 2 interior bar 2 dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: Observed live flying insects: 3 in service area. 2 in dish area **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
86
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw swordfish in commercial packaging bearing indicator label
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects: 7 service station 2 interior bar 2 dish area **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef in drawer over raw mahi. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Service station and at coffee bar used as dump sinks. Ice in wells
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on filters **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Dispenser chute for oasis iced drink maker **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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 swordfish in commercial packaging bearing indicator label
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. In dry storage closet in laundry. Beneath chemicals
08B-37-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer door frame
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not stored covered
25-05-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws in reach of guests on bar top
25-27-4
39
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chutes to oasis machines at exterior bar have an accumulation of mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter behind Starbucks counter last serviced in January 2023
29-28-4
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 - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1/9 pans used as scoops in white granulars. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Bar glasses/cups stored on soiled bar mats
24-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to walk in freezer in disrepair
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bag of sugar and a bag of flour are not stored in a protective manner. Operator closed bags **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer handled soiled dishes with gloves hands and then began to handle clean dishes without changing gloves and washing hands
12A-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 live flying insects in kitchen. Operator killed all on site **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the hose bib at mop sink
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in main service area is being used as a dump sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door frame has an accumulation of ice buildup
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Beneath the dish machine on left side
29-11-4
50
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mahi and salmon on cook line. Fully defrosted and still in a vacuum sealed bags with handling instructions on packaging
01B-13-4
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 - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour bin. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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. Mahi and salmon on cook line. SEE STOP SALE
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oranges on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface beneath cup mats in bar are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service cups stored on the floor. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
64
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach.
How does Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?
Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cocoa Beach average of 76.
Has Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach is inspected around three times per year on average.
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