Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach
Last inspected:
4001 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach has 34 inspections on record spanning from 2016 to February 2026, with 272 total violations—averaging 8 violations per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations for cold-holding temperature control have been documented multiple times, including findings in August 2022 when milk was recorded at 48°F, whipped cream at 50–54°F, and almond milk at 49°F, all requiring voluntary product discard. The facility most recently underwent a focused inspection on February 26, 2026 in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up, with no violations noted.
Most recent closure: June 26, 2024 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
This Facility
8
violations / inspection
8 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
Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach: Emergency Closure History (2)
Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $2,250.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024041571 | $1,250.00 | Jun 26, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2024030213 | $800.00 | May 17, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2023055651 | $200.00 | Jul 26, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 9 inspections71 violations · 42 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 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· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach: FDACS Inspection History (2)
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
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· 5 violations· Focused Inspection
Comments: This visit is associated with request #5083368.
Risk-Based Violations
3-501.16(A)(2)
Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below.
3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Food service: thermometer indicates internal temperature of milk at 48 degrees f, whipped cream at
50 degrees f and almond milk at 49 degrees f in refrigerated case near oven. Cos- all products voluntarily discarded
during inspection. Thermometer indicates internal temperature of milk at 48 degrees f and whipped cream at 54
degrees f in refrigerated case near coffee machine. Cos- all products voluntarily discarded during inspection.
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Good Retail Practice Violations
4-204.11
Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a
simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot
food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with
at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the
temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Food service: No ambient air thermometer provided for refrigerated case near oven and refrigerated
case near coffee machines.
o
3-302.12
Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably
recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the
common name of the food. 3-302.12
Food service: no common name provided for multiple squeeze bottles containing various sauces.
o
3-305.11
Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where
it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Backroom: Cardboard box containing packaged syrup stored on floor in warewash room.
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Print Date: 8/23/2022
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Citation Description: Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact,
tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept
sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11
Observation: Food Service: Refrigerated case does not maintain temperature controlled product at 41 degrees f
ambeint air temperature at 54 degrees f at case near oven. Refrigerated case does not maintain temperature
controlled product at 41 degrees f ambeint air temperature at 49 degrees f at case coffee machine. CosMaintenance repaired both cases during inspection.
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4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude
accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Backroom: residue build up on bottom shelf of tall multi door refrigerated case in warewash room.
Pooling water on bottom shelf of short 3 door refrigerated case in warewash room.
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Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach last inspected?
- Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach last shut down?
- Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach was last shut down on June 26, 2024 for fly 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 Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach had?
- Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach find?
- Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach was most recently inspected on February 26, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,250.00 in fines.
- How much has Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach been fined?
- Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach has been fined a total of $2,250.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- When was Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach last inspected?
- Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 24, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach had?
- Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach find?
- Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 24, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Shark Pit Bar and Grill in Cocoa Beach are: 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P; 4-204.11: Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D); 3-302.12: Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12.
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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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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