Coco Loco in Merritt Island

Last inspected:

375 Woodland St, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Overview

Coco Loco, a mobile food vendor in Merritt Island, was found operating with an expired food permit during a focused inspection on July 30, 2025. The facility received a citation on June 10, 2025 for failing to maintain written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events and for the person in charge not correctly responding to questions related to foodborne illness prevention and employee health reporting. Both violations were intermediate-priority (Pf) foundation citations. The vendor must renew its food permit through the FDACS online portal at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or by contacting the Business Center at 850-245-5520.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
4Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Coco Loco in Merritt Island: 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.

— 2 inspections
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: SYED KALEEM, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Request# 5135636 Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520.

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1)(a), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.Repeat
Food entity is operating without a valid food permit.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SYED KALEEM, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Request# 5131379

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that related to foodborne illnesses and symptoms. Employee health guideline and reporting agreement given and reviewed. o
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Food entity does not have a written procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events.
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
No certified food protection manager.

Coco Loco in Merritt Island: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coco Loco in Merritt Island last inspected?
Coco Loco in Merritt Island was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 30, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Coco Loco in Merritt Island had?
Coco Loco in Merritt Island has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Coco Loco in Merritt Island find?
Coco Loco in Merritt Island was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 30, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection).
Has Coco Loco in Merritt Island had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Coco Loco in Merritt Island has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Coco Loco in Merritt Island?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Coco Loco in Merritt Island are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.

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