Nolan's Irish Pub

204 W Cocoa Beach Cswy, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Nolan's Irish Pub has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, showing up four times.

Nolan's Irish Pub's latest score of 61 falls below the Cocoa Beach average of 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 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 - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steamwell nearest triple sink. beer cheese (88F - Hot Holding); gravy (111F - Hot Holding)

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. Operator marked **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Energy drinks and cups on shelving above food products. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Behind the bar

31B-04-4

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on shelves and prep surfaces. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods over cook line are soiled

23-03-4

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan on top of steam well queso (112F - Hot Holding).

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun behind bar is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelves over prep areas in kitchen. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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. Jordan is expired

53B-14-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and surrounding surfaces have an accumulation of grease

23-03-4

Jul 5, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust surrounding air vents in kitchen

36-34-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Aug 12, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on 2 door low boy under hot wells.

14-11-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened can.

12B-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nolan's Irish Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nolan's Irish Pub on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nolan's Irish Pub?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nolan's Irish Pub.

How does Nolan's Irish Pub compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?

Nolan's Irish Pub most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.

Has Nolan's Irish Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nolan's Irish Pub have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nolan's Irish Pub 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 Nolan's Irish Pub inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nolan's Irish Pub is inspected around two times per year on average.

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