How many restaurants are in Cocoa?

Cocoa, Florida has 166 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Cocoa?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Cocoa is 87.6%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Cocoa this year?

1 food establishments in Cocoa have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Cocoa?

The most frequently cited violations in Cocoa are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Cocoa?

Dunkin has the most locations in Cocoa with 4 establishments.

How does Cocoa compare to the Florida state average?

Cocoa has a pass rate of 87.6%, which is 1.7 percentage points above the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 6.9 compared to the state average of 4.66.

How often are restaurants inspected in Cocoa?

Food establishments in Cocoa have an average of 13.2 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Cocoa been assessed?

Food establishments in Cocoa have been assessed $49,680 in fines across 112 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $452 and the largest single fine was $1,880.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Cocoa restaurants?

31 fire safety violations have been documented across 21 food establishments in Cocoa. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Cocoa inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Cocoa, Florida has 71 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 115 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Cocoa?

FDACS has issued 176 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Cocoa, including 107 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Cocoa — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Cocoa Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Cocoa, Florida has 166 food establishments with 2,187 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 87.6%, above the state average of 85.9%. Inspections average 6.9 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Royal Sushi in Cocoa on October 29, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated June 2026.

166Facilities

2,187Total Inspections

1Closures 2026

87.6%Pass Rate

6.9Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Pub Americana	56	572	2
Peacock Indian Kitchen INC	42	412	2
Vintage Vault	33	391	2
Latitudes Waterfront Grill and Oyster Bar	57	701	1
Country Cookin Diner	47	672	1

Cocoa Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Cocoa 87.6% Pass Rate 87.6%

Florida Average 85.9% Pass Rate 85.9%

Cocoa 6.9 Avg Violations / Inspection 6.9

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Cocoa 0.6 Closures per 100 Facilities 0.6

Florida Average 1.35 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.35

Cocoa Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Jun 22	Latitudes Waterfront Grill and Oyster Bar	13 (3 high)	Call Back - Extension given, pending
Jun 19	Bella's Pizza	4 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 17	A Touch of Basil Beachside	0	Call Back - Complied
Jun 16	A Touch of Basil Beachside	17 (5 high)	Warning Issued
Jun 4	Kickstart Grille	10 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 2	Middle River Barge LLC	8	Warning Issued
Jun 2	Stevo's Pizza Bar	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 28	Club Nightlife	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 28	Sip Happens in the Village	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 27	Backwoods Social House	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Cocoa Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
14	Food contact surfaces	23,688
36	Proper ventilation	18,121
22	Consumer advisory	15,938
29	Proper sewage disposal	15,047
08	Proper hand/arm washing	12,604

Cocoa Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

112Actions on Record

$49,680Total Fines

$452Avg Fine

$1,880Largest Fine

43Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Oct 29, 2025	Royal Sushi	$400	4--2025070583
Mar 23, 2026	Ramada Inn	$320	4--2026011836
Sep 17, 2025	Kickstart Grille	$200	4--2025051588
May 13, 2026	Space Coast Convention Center	$125	4--2026009251
Mar 11, 2026	Wingstop	$120	4--2026012710
Sep 9, 2025	Port Java	$100	4--2025030159

Cocoa Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

31Fire Violations

21Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	14
Other fire safety violation	8
Exit blocked or locked	5
Propane tank stored inside building	4

Cocoa Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Cocoa has 71 FDACS-regulated facilities with 115 inspections on record and 176 stop-sale orders issued.

71Retail Facilities

115FDACS Inspections

176Stop-Sale Orders

107Orders in 2026

Cocoa FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Mar 25, 2026	Loves-smoke-shop-420265	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…
Mar 25, 2026	Loves-smoke-shop-420265	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments:
Mar 25, 2026	Loves-smoke-shop-420265	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…
Mar 25, 2026	Loves-smoke-shop-420265	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments:
Mar 25, 2026	Loves-smoke-shop-420265	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…
Mar 25, 2026	Loves-smoke-shop-420265	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments:
Mar 25, 2026	Loves-smoke-shop-420265	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…
Mar 25, 2026	Loves-smoke-shop-420265	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments:
Mar 25, 2026	Loves-smoke-shop-420265	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…
Mar 25, 2026	Loves-smoke-shop-420265	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments:

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Cocoa FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	26
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	11
5-203.14	Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas	8
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	7
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	6

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Cocoa Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	4	57	2,871
7-Eleven	3	84	2,422
Walmart	2	77	608
Planet Fitness	1	0	89
Aldi	1	2	310
Hywaze	1	440	37
Sams Club	1	23	284
CVS	1	9	882

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Cocoa: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Dunkin	4	309
McDonalds	3	221
Subway	2	168
Beef O Bradys	2	528
Sonic Drive-in	1	281
Dominos	1	72
Burger King	1	109
Taco Bell	1	135
Holiday Inn	1	85

Cocoa Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Cocoa?: Cocoa, Florida has 166 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Cocoa?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Cocoa is 87.6%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Cocoa this year?: 1 food establishments in Cocoa have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Cocoa?: The most frequently cited violations in Cocoa are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Cocoa?: Dunkin has the most locations in Cocoa with 4 establishments.
How does Cocoa compare to the Florida state average?: Cocoa has a pass rate of 87.6%, which is 1.7 percentage points above the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 6.9 compared to the state average of 4.66.
How often are restaurants inspected in Cocoa?: Food establishments in Cocoa have an average of 13.2 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Cocoa been assessed?: Food establishments in Cocoa have been assessed $49,680 in fines across 112 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $452 and the largest single fine was $1,880.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Cocoa restaurants?: 31 fire safety violations have been documented across 21 food establishments in Cocoa. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Cocoa inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Cocoa, Florida has 71 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 115 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Cocoa?: FDACS has issued 176 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Cocoa, including 107 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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