Rocco's Italian Deli & Market

1 S Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Rocco's Italian Deli & Market, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The city-wide average for Cocoa Beach sits at 77, putting Rocco's Italian Deli & Market on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 10, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 9, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 5, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Tray of raw beef stored over sealed dressing bottles. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Moved drain line **Corrected On-Site**

31A-10-4

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On countertop in kitchen butter (71F - Cold Holding); pasta sauce (78F - Cold Holding). In reach in cooler behind deli counter nearest glass exit door. ricotta (58F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that they had been in the unit overnight. No temperature monitoring systems in place. **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler behind deli counter nearest glass exit door. ricotta (58F - Cold Holding)

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified food manager **Warning**

53A-01-7

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans in kitchen are not stored inverted

24-05-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee slicing deli meats behind counter is not wearing a hair restraint

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions and plastic soda bottles stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Nov 21, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 400+ppm. Operator diluted to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. No cove molding at base of stainless steel wall of cook line

36-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rocco's Italian Deli & Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rocco's Italian Deli & Market on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Rocco's Italian Deli & Market compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?

Rocco's Italian Deli & Market most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.

Has Rocco's Italian Deli & Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rocco's Italian Deli & Market have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rocco's Italian Deli & Market 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 Rocco's Italian Deli & Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rocco's Italian Deli & Market is inspected around three times per year on average.

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