The Fat Donkey
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
78
Score
The Fat Donkey, located at 247 Minutemen Causeway in Cocoa Beach, Florida, had a low-risk inspection on December 19, 2025, with a score of 78. This inspection noted two major violations, including a wood food-contact surface not properly sealed and a lack of proof that employees were informed of their responsibility to report health information related to foodborne illnesses. Additionally, proof of required state-approved employee training was not available for multiple employees at The Fat Donkey.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Jan 28, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
58
Violations — Dec 19, 2025 Inspection
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Dry storage shelves
14-06-4
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. **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 multiple employees
53B-13-5
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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