Slow & Low BBQ
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
78
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Slow & Low BBQ stretching back to 2022. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Cocoa Beach restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee bathroom. Receptacle not fully covered
32-12-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Beer walk-in cooler
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer has an accumulation of ice on walls, shelves and door frame
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf between cook line and service line is soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas.
38-02-4
78
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Basket used as scoop. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 25ppm behind bar, operator remade to 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
78
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Under dish area
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer along door frame, shelves and walls
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer ceiling is hanging down exposing insulation **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls under dish area have an accumulation of mold like substance
36-27-5
74
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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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. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil on the floor in dry storage room. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer door is in disrepair exposing internal insulation
14-36-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink behind the bar
31B-04-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Operator is reusing single service 1 gallon jugs to sell tea. Jugs have a hollow handle and can not be properly cleaned to be reused. Operator discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters are not protected. Operator placed in container with lid **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Missing at soda gun nearest bar entry
29-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand wash sink is leaking
29-11-4
58
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In low boy on cook line raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (51F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (51F - Cold Holding). All food items stored in unit over night **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mahi fully thawed in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In low boy on cook line raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (51F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (51F - Cold Holding). All food items stored in unit over night
01B-02-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Liquor bottles at exterior bar
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun behind bar is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Mahi fully thawed in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handles for stand up reach in cooler to left of fryers on cook line are missing covers exposing unfinished metal edges
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken on the floor in the walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has a buildup of ice along door frame, walls and floors
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer door has exposed insulation
14-36-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard shipping containers for raw bacon being reused to stored fruits and vegetables. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipes running along ceiling between dish machine and landing area
29-11-4
32
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Wd40 on shelf over prep table. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area on under side of beer tower has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Soda gun holster drain clogged at bar entry. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
74
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Slow & Low BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Slow & Low BBQ on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Slow & Low BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Slow & Low BBQ.
How does Slow & Low BBQ compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?
Slow & Low BBQ most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cocoa Beach average of 77.
Has Slow & Low BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Slow & Low BBQ have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Slow & Low BBQ 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 Slow & Low BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Slow & Low BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.
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