Cozy Corner Cafe in Merritt Island
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2425 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953Cozy Corner Cafe in Merritt Island has been inspected 22 times since 2021, accumulating 196 violations—averaging 8.9 violations per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring: employee health reporting appeared in at least 5 inspections, proper hand washing violations in at least 5 inspections, proper cooking temperatures in at least 5 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in at least 4 inspections. These patterns indicate systemic management gaps in food safety awareness and employee training. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on December 10, 2025 found 21 violations including high-priority issues with employee health reporting, time as a control measure, and food contact surfaces, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cozy Corner Cafe in Merritt Island: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
Cozy Corner Cafe in Merritt Island: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 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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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Cozy Corner Cafe in Merritt Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cozy Corner Cafe in Merritt Island last inspected?
- Cozy Corner Cafe in Merritt Island was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cozy Corner Cafe in Merritt Island?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cozy Corner Cafe in Merritt Island are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Cozy Corner Cafe in Merritt Island had?
- Cozy Corner Cafe in Merritt Island has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cozy Corner Cafe in Merritt Island find?
- Cozy Corner Cafe in Merritt Island was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cozy Corner Cafe in Merritt Island ever been shut down?
- No, Cozy Corner Cafe in Merritt Island has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 V09 (No contamination) mean?
- Violation 09 (No contamination) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/09.
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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).
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.
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