Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach
Last inspected:
401 Meade Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931Pelican's Bar & Grill in Cocoa Beach has operated under multiple names since 2015, accumulating 321 violations across 47 inspections (6.8 per visit). The facility was shut down once for rodent activity and has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $1,200 in fines. Fire safety inspections documented missing portable fire extinguishers in 2015 and 2019. Top recurring violations involve food contact surfaces (30 citations), proper ventilation (25), and sewage disposal (17). In November 2025, inspectors issued an administrative complaint after finding 10 violations with 3 high-priority items.
Most recent closure: June 22, 2015 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
This Facility
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 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
Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Rodent activity | 08:41:00 |
Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $1,600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026009776 | $400.00 | Nov 3, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2025015323 | $200.00 | Feb 17, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2019060890 | $400.00 | Oct 24, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2018034818 | $200.00 | Jul 2, 2018 | Orlando | |
| 4--2015029133 | $400.00 | Jun 22, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. By entry door. **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 · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Pier bar
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.
Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (49)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 9 inspections58 violations · 42 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections36 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 10 inspections59 violations · 23 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· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach last inspected?
- Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 27, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach last shut down?
- Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach was last shut down on June 22, 2015 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 Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach had?
- Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach has had 49 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach find?
- Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach was most recently inspected on April 27, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,600.00 in fines.
- How much has Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach been fined?
- Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach has been fined a total of $1,600.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Pelican's Bar & Grill (2015), Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern (2019).
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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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