Pub Americana
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Pub Americana, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler”, which has been cited six times.
Compared to the broader Cocoa restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
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. Two employees are expired 12/2022-12/2025
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Chef clean the exterior of dish washer machine **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. observe soufflé cup in seasoning container chef remove, discarded the cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bar hand wash sink had a drainer of ice stored in sink. Manager removed drainer **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured the tanks **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Fry station reach in cooler shelving is starting to rust and pill **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Fry station reach in cooler
29-49-6
78
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken over raw ground beef. Minimum cooking full temp for chicken is 165F and minimum cooking full temp for raw ground beef is 155F. The highest the cooking temp should be be store on the bottom. Operator **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Observed two employees that have expired food handler certification Tarred Wood 5/7/24 Timothy Dickson 5/7/24 **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Observed in main kitchen cutting board in use are soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed sauté station. Reach in cooler door gasket in poor repair. Gasket is torn
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler cases of water stored directly on the floor. Operator **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in sauté station and grill station reach in cooler drawers.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler made in-house marinara sauce dated 8-11 not covered but temp at 41F cold holding. Operator put a cover on it **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
58
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade is soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee use a styrofoam cup with no handle as a scoop to scoop out flower. Employee re-educated **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler shelves underneath condenser are soiled **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle on cook line containing clear liquid (water) not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Oct 13, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 11, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line goat cheese (47F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flying insects at downstairs bar **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Upstairs unisex restroom
32-12-5
Basic - Dumpster/cans/garbage disposal location improper because it is causing a nuisance or public health hazard. Stained trail of some type on pavers and walkway between establishment and trash area. Distance, surface textures for available routes between establishment and disposal area are causing a higher likelihood of spillage between points.
33-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in cooler. Plastic water bottles and honey mustard stored on sheet pan beneath shelves. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside flip top reach in cooler nearest rear exit of kitchen cook line. In bottom of reach in cooler cooler behind downstairs bar
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusting
14-17-4
58
Aug 11, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice bin on the south end server side. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gasket on the cook line cooler in disrepair. AC vents above freezer and fryer peeling paint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line and beer cooler at the bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
82
Jul 31, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Pan seared salmon on menu. having server fix menus at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bucket of pickles stored on floor in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. On drain line outside kitchens back door. **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack with can goods **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Red cups at server station **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice bin on the south end server side. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Gasket on the cook line cooler in disrepair. AC vents above freezer and fryer peeling paint. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line and beer cooler at the bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
41
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Operator failed to comply with a Stop Sale Notice. Food for which Stop Sale Notice issued continues to be prepared for service/served to the public. Pasta dated 11/30, operator discarded
01B-06-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pasta dated 11/30 operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 400++ppm for quat. Retested at 300ppm for quat **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink server station **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
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. Undated ricotta cheese pizza make table **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade left over food debris Cutting boards stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Salmon cooked top 140f needs to have asterisk stating it is served undercooked. Pan seared salmon on items **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Multiple employees have copies of training cards not original.
53B-09-4
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Outside spigot needs back flow
29-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack stored with dry goods **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook excessive bracelets
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hood filter missing parts
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Mop sink not splash guard by soda bags
08B-36-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cookline
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black fan accumulated dust and grease
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Beer keg station not properly plumbed draining into a bucket
29-07-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Under triple sink pipes leaking on top grease trap and floor. Being held up by black bags
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer glass cooler at bar
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled seasoning pizza area
02D-01-5
21
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Can opener heavily soiled. Ice machine interior deflector panel. Repeat violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Can opener still heavily soiled **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Gregory. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Cook line Drain under dish machine clogged. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
70
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged . Raw beef over cooked chicken wings in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Buff Mac 7-14
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Buff Mac 7-14
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry cooler; shrimp, sheeted cheese and cooked vegetables (51F to 52 - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Can opener heavily soiled. Ice machine interior deflector panel. Repeat violation
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in hand sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Gregory.
53A-01-7
Basic - Clean linens stored in pocket of jeans. Cook on line.
21-16-4
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. Fry cooler not maintaining 41F or below.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Cutting lemons.
08B-48-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line
13-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Cook line Drain under dish machine clogged.
29-20-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Kitchen
36-50-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
26
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pub Americana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pub Americana on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pub Americana?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pub Americana.
How does Pub Americana compare to other restaurants in Cocoa?
Pub Americana most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cocoa average of 82.
Has Pub Americana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pub Americana have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pub Americana 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 Pub Americana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pub Americana is inspected around four times per year on average.
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