Daddy O's Diner in Cocoa
Last inspected:
722 West Ave, Cocoa, FL 32927Daddy O's Diner in Cocoa has accumulated 321 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 10 per visit. The facility has never been shut down and faces no disciplinary actions or fines. Proper ventilation citations (29) represent the most frequent violation type, followed by food contact surface issues (20) and consumer advisory violations (17). A spike in July 2025 brought 22 violations, including 6 high-priority items, the highest single-inspection count in the facility's history.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Daddy O's Diner in Cocoa: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
This Facility
10
violations / inspection
10 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg
5.94
violations / inspection
5.94 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Brevard County Avg
0.16
closures / facility
0.16 county average
Daddy O's Diner in Cocoa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 7 inspections42 violations · 28 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections14 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections64 violations · 44 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Daddy O's Diner in Cocoa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Daddy O's Diner in Cocoa last inspected?
- Daddy O's Diner in Cocoa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Daddy O's Diner in Cocoa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Daddy O's Diner in Cocoa are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Daddy O's Diner in Cocoa had?
- Daddy O's Diner in Cocoa has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Daddy O's Diner in Cocoa find?
- Daddy O's Diner in Cocoa was most recently inspected on March 6, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Daddy O's Diner in Cocoa ever been shut down?
- No, Daddy O's Diner in Cocoa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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