Cocoa — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Cocoa Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Cocoa Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Cocoa Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Cocoa Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Cocoa Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

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.

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.

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Cocoa FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

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Cocoa Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

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Cocoa: Notable Restaurants

Cocoa: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

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 86%.

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 1.6 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 6.9 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Cocoa?

Food establishments in Cocoa have an average of 13.1 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 $49,555 in fines across 111 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $455 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 Restaurants & Food Establishments (165)