Jerk Flavas
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
82
Score
Jerk Flavas appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 22, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to the broader Cocoa restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker needed on hose Bibb on 3 compartment sink
29-34-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright reach in cooler door gasket is torn
14-11-5
82
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in 2 door reach in cooler raw chicken over carrots. Operator removed raw chicken over unwashed carrots. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb next too 3 compartment sink needs a vacuum breaker on breaker.
29-34-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 2 door reach in cooler with the container of raw chicken had a broken lid over it. Owner replace broken lid with actual new lid **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
70
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in prep area does not have paper towels and soap at hand wash sink. Operator place both paper towels and soap at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both male and female bathroom doors
32-04-4
86
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in prep area had a bucket stored in the sink. Operator removed bucket and re-educate that hand wash sink is only for hand washing **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in prep area not have paper towels to dry hands properly. Operator place paper towel at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both male and female bathroom
32-04-4
78
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ribs over Ready To Eat foods in reach in cooler. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles by front counter above to Hand Wash Sink. Tile is sagging need to be replaced **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
82
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in prep room, no soap or paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked onions in single door reach in cooler unit not date marked, opened gallon milk, Al most empty not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Holding employee cup in hand wash sink ion front line, removed. Empty food storage container in hand wash sink in prep room, removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line air vents soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen/food prep/dish washing area
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Surrounding. Hand wash sink in kitchen and 3 compartment sink area.
36-24-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Extention cords, gas lines and conduit lines dusty thru kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Front service line, some ceiling tiles in need of replacing use to stained, sagging, open gaps. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
55
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food storage container stored in hand wash sink in prep room, not accessible at all times. Removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In prep room , no soap or paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer 3 door interior bottom has accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Gas lines behind abd side of cook line soiled,
36-50-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles on front line area, damages and/ or stained
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At back door, frame of door and under hand wash sink, missing or broken baseboards/cove molding. Wall behind 3 compartment sink sink no longer smooth and easily cleanable, missing/ peeling paint.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hot holding box, handle in need of replaced.
14-11-5
61
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest reach in freezer in front.
14-69-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both ladies and mens bathroom doors not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Plain mug and strip coffee mug on prep tables.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Coming from 2 door reach in freezer unit in back prep room.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Scoop used for rice stored on top of rice cooker between uses.
10-02-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jerk Flavas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jerk Flavas on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jerk Flavas?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jerk Flavas.
How does Jerk Flavas compare to other restaurants in Cocoa?
Jerk Flavas most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cocoa average of 82.
Has Jerk Flavas' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jerk Flavas have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jerk Flavas 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 Jerk Flavas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jerk Flavas is inspected around two times per year on average.
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