Port St. John Lunch Box
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2023, Port St. John Lunch Box has 12 inspections in the public record. On Feb 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up six times.
Among Cocoa restaurants, the typical score is 82; Port St. John Lunch Box is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased food approved sanitizer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-48-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored under raw beef in walk in freezer. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 pieces of droppings found in ice machine area. Operator cleaned up **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage stored on make table at 80 F for 2 hours. Operator placed in freezer to rapid cool. New temperature 38F. COS Butter pats stored on front counter at 70F. Per operator, customers prefer it soft. Recommended operator to place on time plan. Butters will be discard .Operator completed time as public health control form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Approval of the septic tank system limits the establishment to the use of single-service items only for customers. Multi-use utensils are in use. Facility using regular plates, cups, utensils for customer use. Per provisos, facility must only use single service items. Per supervisor on duty, Inspectors provided operator with a contact from Brevard County Sewage department to call. **Warning**
28-19-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook touched back sink and back door and went back to handle food without changing gloves and hand wash. Cook was coached to wash hands and change gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Operator corrected some copies of the menu **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
52-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards Can opener Slicer **Warning**
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 was provided with a copy and had employee on shift sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for Maria **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Operator had a work order in for reach in cooler of make table in kitchen. All items were already placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach found in ice machine area. Operator cleaned up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in breader container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. In kitchen above make table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Per plans, facility has a mop sink outside. Mop sink has been removed **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef patties were thawed at room temperature by three compartment sink. Operator was coached on proper thawing methods and placed it in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around and above kitchen equipment **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white powder not labeled in outside room by dry rack. Per operator, it was labeled "breader" **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
17
Jun 5, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jun 4, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 rodent droppings on shelves where loaf of bread stored at. Approximately 10 more rodent droppings by stove
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink
31B-02-4
78
May 30, 2025
Complaint Full
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup in flour, chicken breaded and panko container. Operator removed styrofoam cup and discarded
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 4/1/2025
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make station flip top cutting board has a lot of cutting grooves
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Operator has stated at the beginning of complaint Full inspection that the walk in cooler is down. Only thing is in the walk in cooler is loafs of bread and raw onions. They do have a work order in to repair the walk in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield damage on cook line **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelf's are soiled with rust **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
70
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
45
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in cooler at wait station down and not being utilized for tcs food. (Empty) **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up on ceiling and floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light covers in kitchen over cook line cracked. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. No vermin present. Screen door not self closing. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
35B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusting. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
70
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler flip top sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut ham (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding)See Stop Sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler flip top sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut ham (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Employee Anthony not informed of health policy. Gave operator document for employee to sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in cooler at wait station down and not being utilized for tcs food. (Empty) **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up on ceiling and floor.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light covers in kitchen over cook line cracked. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave operator document. Operator posted on left side wall leading to kitchen before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. No vermin present. Screen door not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
35B-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusting.
14-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks by office area not properly secured.
51-11-4
43
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in outside food storage area, screened door left open, next unannounced routine per D. Watson.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine used as sanitizer on site, test reading under 25 ppm, reset to 50 ppm by kitchen manager **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled spoon observed in hand wash sink on arrival. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cooks line, corrected, hand wash sink at wait station no soap.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Non working reach in cooler unit at the wait station, not to be used for tcs food storage unless maintained at cold holding of 41° or colder. Currently empty.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cooks line
10-20-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield cover over ceiling light on cooks line broken. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. 2 liv3 flies present, back screened door not self closing **Repeat Violation**
35B-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion control cup without handle used as scoop in coffee **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
45
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for coke reach in cooler broken. Door handle to walk in cooler broken/ missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Threshold floor between kitchen / dish washing station, floor tile broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Wait station area over beverage station, lights burnt out. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of prep table rusting / soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line area behind grill soiled wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Cleaned food storage container with cut lemons stored in ice bin near consumable ice at beverage station, corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-56-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed customer to go cup placed on food prep / cutting board before being refilled, operator removed and sanitized area. Cleaned food table slicer, last used previous day, old food still on unit, cleaned while inspection was taking place. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.eggs Benedict served, not identified on menu as being served under cooked, corrected menu while inspection was taking place. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cook on site without proof of food safety training, on site from licensing 7 months prior. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Paperwork has again been emailed to operator by inspector for compliance. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles of chemicals not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed dish washer return to kitchen to wash hands before getting ice and used 3 compartment sink to wash hands, corrected and reeducted **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Paperwork has again been emailed to operator by inspector for compliance. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls without handles used in ground coffee, cooked potatoes and shredded cheese. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in dry stock room, open seem needs repair **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Fees are current, new license needs printed and posted **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected by dishwasher. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for coke reach in cooler broken. Door handle to walk in cooler broken/ missing. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Threshold floor between kitchen / dish washing station, floor tile broken. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Wait station area over beverage station, lights burnt out. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler/reach in freezer unit no ambient thermometer. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of prep table rusting / soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Santi bucket stored on prep table with open prepped product next to bucket at 200 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - no vermin present. Back entrance screen door, screen torn. **Warning**
35B-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line area behind grill soiled wall. **Warning**
36-27-5
23
Feb 16, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Gas line and suppression system lines soiled, ceiling vent soiled.
36-50-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Port St. John Lunch Box last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Port St. John Lunch Box on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Port St. John Lunch Box?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Port St. John Lunch Box.
How does Port St. John Lunch Box compare to other restaurants in Cocoa?
Port St. John Lunch Box most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cocoa average of 82.
Has Port St. John Lunch Box's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Port St. John Lunch Box have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Port St. John Lunch Box 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 Port St. John Lunch Box inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Port St. John Lunch Box is inspected around four times per year on average.
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