Ace Handiman Hardware of Cocoa Beach INC in Cocoa Beach

Last inspected:

705 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Overview

Ace Handyman Hardware of Cocoa Beach, a minor outlet selling prepackaged foods with no time/temperature control for safety (TCS) products, received an inspection on August 19, 2025 that identified 3 violations. An inspector found stain remover stored directly over candy near the registers, a high-priority violation for poisoning or toxic material contamination; the manager immediately moved the stain remover to a new location during the inspection. The establishment also lacked written procedures for employee response to vomit and diarrhea events; documentation of these procedures was provided during the inspection. The inspection was completed with citations corrected on site.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
3Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Ace Handiman Hardware of Cocoa Beach INC in Cocoa Beach: FDACS Inspection History (1)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: LOGAN SAMUELSEN, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected].

Risk-Based Violations

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Establishment did not have any written procedures for cleanup of vomit and diarrhea. Vomit and diarrhea documentation provided.
7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Retail: Stain rover stored over candy by the registers. COS: Manager moved stain remover to new location. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Retail: Doors leading out to the back of the building over in the garden center had visible openings along the side of the door.

Ace Handiman Hardware of Cocoa Beach INC in Cocoa Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ace Handiman Hardware of Cocoa Beach INC in Cocoa Beach last inspected?
Ace Handiman Hardware of Cocoa Beach INC in Cocoa Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 19, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Ace Handiman Hardware of Cocoa Beach INC in Cocoa Beach had?
Ace Handiman Hardware of Cocoa Beach INC in Cocoa Beach has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Ace Handiman Hardware of Cocoa Beach INC in Cocoa Beach find?
Ace Handiman Hardware of Cocoa Beach INC in Cocoa Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 19, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Ace Handiman Hardware of Cocoa Beach INC in Cocoa Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Ace Handiman Hardware of Cocoa Beach INC in Cocoa Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Ace Handiman Hardware of Cocoa Beach INC in Cocoa Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Ace Handiman Hardware of Cocoa Beach INC in Cocoa Beach are: 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 7-201.11: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P; 6-202.15: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15.

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