Johnathans's Pub
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
100
Score
Johnathans's Pub appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area”, showing up three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Cocoa Beach restaurant scores 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Installed exterior bar with ice machine and no hand wash sink. No plans on file **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: One time extension **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Not submitted. Verified with plan review office **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Began submission during inspection. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Installed exterior bar with ice machine and no hand wash sink. No plans on file **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: One time extension **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Not submitted. Verified with plan review office **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
90
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Installed exterior bar with ice machine and no hand wash sink. No plans on file **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: One time extension **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Stored above fill line of unit
03A-02-5
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Beneath fruit cutting area in bar. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
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/ Dan expired in 2024
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles and holsters behind the bar are soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Installed exterior bar with ice machine and no hand wash sink. No plans on file **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's restroom to the right of bar
27-16-4
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 in kitchen. Operator cleaned. Interior of ice machine at exterior bar **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Sealed packages of cheese stored beneath dripping condenser in walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. On bar top in reach of customers
25-27-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In front of kitchen door at interior bar
29-17-4
33
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Multiple emitting strips behind the bar. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-24-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired in 2018
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen is not functioning. Faucet is broken off **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fruit press is soiled. Interior of holster for soda gun behind bar has an accumulation of mold like substance **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 500+ppm. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Missing at soda gun behind bar nearest entry doors
29-17-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws on bar top in reach of customers are not wrapped **Repeat Violation**
25-27-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In ens and women's restrooms. Provided operator with signage **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler case with tomatoes and onions on the floor. Operator moved. In rear office. Cases of plastic water bottles on the floor. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
47
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Behind bar, next to fruit press. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper cup of juice press is soiled. Interior of soda gun holster behind bar is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had new hire review and sign during inspection **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Case of tomatoes with lid in walk in cooler under dripping from condenser. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws on bar top in reach of customers
25-27-4
61
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Johnathans's Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Johnathans's Pub on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Johnathans's Pub?
Across the inspection record, “pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Johnathans's Pub.
How does Johnathans's Pub compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?
Johnathans's Pub most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.
Has Johnathans's Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Johnathans's Pub have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Johnathans's Pub 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 Johnathans's Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Johnathans's Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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