Shark Pit Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
61
Score
Public records show 17 inspections at Shark Pit Bar and Grill stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 26, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited six times.
Shark Pit Bar and Grill's latest score of 61 falls below the Cocoa Beach average of 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
17
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored above liquor bottles. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun tips are egregiously soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Along door seams and top of unit
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and vape on shelf over reach-in cooler on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on net **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Missing at corner of kitchen door
36-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler across from oven
29-49-6
61
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up reach in cooler to right of cook line cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (60F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In stand up reach in cooler to right of cook line cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (60F - Cold Holding).
01B-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler
14-11-5
70
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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. 0ppm. Operator replaced source container and primed. 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects. Operator killed all 3 **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Operator stated that butter packets are being placed back into refrigeration at end of time limit
03F-04-5
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. No proof for most recent hires
11-26-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind bar near triple sink and ice bin
36-22-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of doors are soiled
16-03-4
52
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
47
Aug 19, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken on shelf over sauces. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Deli ham in container with raw chicken. Operator discarded
08A-08-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ ppm. Operator remade to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook used hand wash sink to fill pot of water
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple compressed air tanks not secured **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of cooking oil stored on the floor in kitchen. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
47
Jul 16, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 28, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter for ice machine in kitchen is not labeled with date last serviced - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. No lights on over cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
38-11-4
86
Jun 26, 2024
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 live flying insects in kitchen/prep area operator killed 3 Observed 3 in pizza make area Observed 18 in bar area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over single service items at rack outside of walk in cooler
41-10-4
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 cook line blue cheese (53F - Cold Holding); slice tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); slaw (52F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (53F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In flip top of reach in cooler blue cheese (53F - Cold Holding); slice tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); slaw (52F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (53F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding) SEE STOP SALE **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi in sealed package bearing label with thawing requirements Bottle of liquor behind bar has multiple dead insects inside of fluid **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over hotdogs in reach in cooler Raw beef stored over deli meat in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near serving line next to pizza oven area
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter for ice machine in kitchen is not labeled with date last serviced
29-28-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured
51-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz plastic cup in salsa, 1-6 pan used as scoop for flour
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw mahi in sealed package bearing label with thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in front kitchen area has mold like substance
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from fryers
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. No lights on over cook line.
38-11-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids for large storage bins are cracked
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor in kitchen. Operator moved. Cases of bread and chicken stored on the floor in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on handle of oven door. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters stored uncovered in entry to the right of kitchen area operator covered
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Right side of cook line
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not identified by common name
02D-01-5
16
May 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In countertop flip top reach in cooler in pizza make area sour cream (53F - Cold Holding); salsa (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the product was in unit overnight.SEE STOP SALE - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-19: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any hand wash sinks - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-19: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees hired for over 60 days **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-19: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-19: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-19: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-19: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases on floor in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-19: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in kitchen are soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour bag under prep table is open. Coffee prepped into filters are in a container with no cover - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-19: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-19: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
50
May 18, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In countertop flip top reach in cooler in pizza make area sour cream (53F - Cold Holding); salsa (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the product was in unit overnight.SEE STOP SALE - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed live flying insects: 37 in prep and dish area 26 in bar and hallway 12 in rear closet Operator killed all but 8 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: Observed 5 in prep and dish area, operator killed 4. Observed 5 in bar area, operator killed 4 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: Observed 1 in kitchen, operator killed. Observed 3 in bar, operator killed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any hand wash sinks - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees hired for over 60 days **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases on floor in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in kitchen are soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour bag under prep table is open. Coffee prepped into filters are in a container with no cover - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
43
May 17, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In countertop flip top reach in cooler in pizza make area sour cream (53F - Cold Holding); salsa (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the product was in unit overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed live flying insects: 37 in prep and dish area 26 in bar and hallway 12 in rear closet Operator killed all but 8 **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In countertop flip top reach in cooler in pizza make area sour cream (53F - Cold Holding); salsa (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the product was in unit overnight.SEE STOP SALE
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any hand wash sinks
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees hired for over 60 days **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour bag under prep table is open. Coffee prepped into filters are in a container with no cover
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop bucket
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over ice machine
36-36-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases on floor in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in kitchen are soiled
23-03-4
29
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Operator does not maintain original certificates for all food service employees on site.
53B-13-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service cups stored on the floor near walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Stand up reach in cooler to the right of flat top
29-49-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank not secured **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of plastic water bottles stored on the floor near walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 25 live flying insects in kitchen areas. Operator killed all but 3 during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed 20+ live flying insects at callback. Ac recommended by supervisor Woods. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 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. 0ppm. Operator replaced bottle and primed. 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 25 live flying insects in kitchen areas. Operator killed all but 3 during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm. Operator drained and remade 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In main reach in cooler across from cook line. shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding); slaw (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (54F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on breakfast menu. Operator marked and printed new menus **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Operator changed water filter for ice machine during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
29-28-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks put on coverings **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves in kitchen are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Stand up reach in cooler to right of cook line
29-49-6
35
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank not secured. Operator tethered **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of gloves on the floor in office. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook is not wearing a hair restraint. Operator provided restraint **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
78
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomato juice 46 oz cans.
01B-01-4
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. 0 ppm. Chlorine. New bucket, primed 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, removed to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment does pizza slices on Time as a Public Health Control at lunch time. Plan typed up, must make available at all inspections. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
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. Jorion.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cutting tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Tub of flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cookline
38-01-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Over cookline, not affecting visibility for food safety. **Corrected On-Site**
36-62-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shark Pit Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shark Pit Bar and Grill on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shark Pit Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Shark Pit Bar and Grill.
How does Shark Pit Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?
Shark Pit Bar and Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.
Has Shark Pit Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shark Pit Bar and Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Shark Pit 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 Shark Pit Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shark Pit Bar and Grill is inspected around five times per year on average.
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