Mom & Pops Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
55
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Mom & Pops Bar and Grill stretching back to 2022. Mom & Pops Bar and Grill was last inspected on Dec 1, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Mom & Pops Bar and Grill's 55 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above cooked sausage in lower holding area of reach-in cooler
08A-08-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top of reach-in cooler on make line butter (46F - Cold Holding). Stored above fill line of unit
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun tip is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Spray bottle head broken
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of plastic water bottles stored on the floor in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Glass mat soiled on shelf behind bar
23-03-4
55
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Remade at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink behind the bar
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain lines for oasis machine at bar are running into hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**
31A-10-4
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. New hire reviewed and signed documentation during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Operator is mixing sanitizer and soap in wash bay of triple sink and using mix for wiping cloths at tables
21-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarettes and a vape on prep table. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Educated operator
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil in kitchen. Drink syrups behind the bar **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
52
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. All managers certificates are expired on January 28 2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: Class scheduled for 2 weeks. Classes all filled since initial inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Not up to date **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
90
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. All managers certificates are expired on January 28 2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: Class scheduled for 2 weeks. Classes all filled since initial inspection **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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 butter (51F - Cold Holding). Stored over fill line of unit
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink and prep sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. All managers certificates are expired on January 28 2024 **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator stated they are coming in later today
31B-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Lining dry storage shelf
14-45-4
61
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
47
Sep 7, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: **Time Extended**
12A-17-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili 47 butter 45. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Butter 50f, eggs ambient air 50f placed out 30 minutes ago. If going to leave out of refrigerator then Time as a Public Health Control must be followed. . . Emailed Time as a Public Health Control form to Operator. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: . Microwave interior dirty. . Began to clean. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Still in progress. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Small holes in kitchen walls. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spatulas, spoons and whisk. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: . Utensils in coffee can on lower shelf. **Time Extended**
24-18-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mom & Pops Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mom & Pops Bar and Grill on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mom & Pops Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mom & Pops Bar and Grill.
How does Mom & Pops Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?
Mom & Pops Bar and Grill most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.
Has Mom & Pops Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mom & Pops Bar and Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mom & Pops Bar and Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mom & Pops Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mom & Pops Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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