Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach
Last inspected:
225 W Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach has accumulated 569 violations across 57 inspections since 2016, averaging 10 per visit. The facility was shut down twice, in 2025 for roach activity and sewage/rodent issues. Fire safety records document seven violations, including repeated citations for blocked exits near customer restrooms (cited in 2022, 2023, and 2024) and exposed electrical wiring. Recent enforcement shows an active pattern: in April 2025, inspectors returned on five consecutive days following an emergency order, with the facility failing to comply on three of those visits; in October 2025, a warning was issued for 32 violations, followed by another inspection citing administrative complaint recommendations.
Most recent closure: April 2, 2025 for sewage issue/rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
This Facility
10.1
violations / inspection
10.1 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg
5.94
violations / inspection
5.94 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Brevard County Avg
0.16
closures / facility
0.16 county average
Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach: Emergency Closure History (2)
Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,300.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025031598 | $250.00 | Apr 2, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2021056705 | $400.00 | Nov 18, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2018053395 | $650.00 | Aug 20, 2018 | Jacksonville |
Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (6)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.
Panel cover on floor exposing wiring
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.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Rear exit near customer restrooms is blocked by multiple obstruction
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 · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Rear exit by restrooms **Repeat Violation**
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 · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Exit by public restrooms is blocked **Warning**
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 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Gas stove not fully under hood system. Moving stove. **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 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Hook missing extinguisher by dish area.
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.
Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (58)
— 1 inspection14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 11 inspections63 violations · 41 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections32 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections47 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— 5 inspections36 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 11 inspections77 violations · 45 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections38 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections45 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach under active enforcement?
- Records show 5 emergency order inspections between April 4, 2025 and April 7, 2025. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach last inspected?
- Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach last shut down?
- Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach was last shut down on April 2, 2025 for sewage issue/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 Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach are: Proper ventilation, Single-use items, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach had?
- Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach has had 58 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach find?
- Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach was most recently inspected on March 26, 2026 with 17 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach has 6 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,300.00 in fines.
- How much has Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach been fined?
- Pita Paradise in Cocoa Beach has been fined a total of $1,300.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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