Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/category 5 in Cocoa Beach
Last inspected:
9 S Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway in Cocoa Beach has accumulated 186 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 6 per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity. Fire inspectors documented three violations including a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone and a bicycle blocking a side exit. The location operated as Luna in 2021 under a previous operator. Recent inspection patterns show escalating enforcement: from March through September 2025, the facility received three warnings with 35 combined violations and two callback inspections, indicating active compliance issues.
Most recent closure: June 14, 2018 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/category 5 in Cocoa Beach: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
This Facility
6
violations / inspection
6 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg
5.94
violations / inspection
5.94 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Brevard County Avg
0.16
closures / facility
0.16 county average
Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/category 5 in Cocoa Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)
Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/category 5 in Cocoa Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Behind the bar on hunker down side
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Bicycle blocking side exit. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Electric table top fryer not fully under hood suppression system.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/category 5 in Cocoa Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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— 5 inspections20 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections37 violations · 18 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/category 5 in Cocoa Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/category 5 in Cocoa Beach last inspected?
- Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/category 5 in Cocoa Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 2, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/category 5 in Cocoa Beach last shut down?
- Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/category 5 in Cocoa Beach was last shut down on June 14, 2018 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/category 5 in Cocoa Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/category 5 in Cocoa Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper sanitizing.
- How many health inspections has Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/category 5 in Cocoa Beach had?
- Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/category 5 in Cocoa Beach has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/category 5 in Cocoa Beach find?
- Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/category 5 in Cocoa Beach was most recently inspected on March 2, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/category 5 in Cocoa Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/category 5 in Cocoa Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/category 5 in Cocoa Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/category 5 in Cocoa Beach has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/category 5 in Cocoa Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Luna (2021).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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