Cocoa Joes Improves its Sanitary Rating
1501 N Cocoa Blvd
Cocoa, FL 32922
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Basic - - From inspection on 2016-11-17: Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Heating /air conditioning duct work coming away from ceiling in food prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-11-30: Still in need of full repair **Time Extended**
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Heating /air conditioning duct work coming away from ceiling in food prep area. **Warning**
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned equipment no longer clean due exposed to enviroment. Storage of unused equipment keep to minimum exposure. **Warning**
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. **Warning**
Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In food prep area behind ice machine and food prep table. **Warning**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. kitchen heavy buildup **Repeat Violation** **Warning** On 12-29-25 observed wall behind ice machine still heavily dusty, other walls cleaner
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Walk in cooler **Warning**
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Foil pans and trays under shelf where microwave is kept **Warning**
Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler/freezer has accumulation of dust or debris. Heavy **Warning**
Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls. Hand sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Refrigerator in kitchen **Warning**
Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Liquor shelves **Warning**
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles seltzer water under shelving **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Moderate **Warning**
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Under auto fry **Warning**
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foam plates by crock pot **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. kitchen heavy buildup **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Half and half. Operator discarded. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer _ not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenderloins over French fries in reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken wings over juice, mayonnaise **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pulled pork dated 12-9-15. Operator discarded. **Warning**
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pulled pork dated 12-9-15. Operator discarded. **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Green hose outside on side of building **Warning**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. On sides **Warning**
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half not dated, **Warning**
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler/freezer has accumulation of dust or debris. Heavily soiled
Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls. Hand sink is separated from wall, with black mold like substance observed along edges **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment heavy buildup throughout kitchen under shelving and equipment
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum pans on floor under shelf with microwave and not inverted **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Sponge used to clean and sanitize food-contact surface. Observed sponge on 3 bay sink. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Heavy accumulation behind ice machine **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On bar counter
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Ant spray **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw chicken tenders over green beans in reach in freezer and raw chicken wings over sauces in reach in cooler
High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Hanging on shelf with liquor **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray paint on shelf above fryer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Heavy accumulation along side panels and deflector panel **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. In kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cup of ice cream found on back table next to microwave
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Jewelry on top of microwave oven in kitchen
Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Coats and jackets
Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls. Employee handwashing sink has gap against wall with black mold like substance
Basic - Single-service items stored on floor and not inverted in kitchen under shelf with microwave
Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Beside ice machine
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind ice machine **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of ant killer labeled household only
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Found oil soap, spray paint, and electronic cleaner On shelf above utensils
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Next to 3 bay sink at bar
Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Bbq pork. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris/ grease.
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Bbq pork, dated 7/4. Only small portion left. Operator discarded. New batch thawing currently.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Pork bbq. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Behind ice machine.
Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.
Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household raid ant killer.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food/ beverages. Ant killer stored over bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Single-service articles not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Plastic cups **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink liquid on metal shelf by liquor bottles
Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Oven mitt , and soiled dishes stored on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corners, under equipment, against walls.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Keys, on cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
Violation: 36-12-1Floors not constructed easily cleanable.missing tiles.Repeat Violation.
Violation: 37-02-1Observed hole in wall. by ice machine.
Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. storing dirty utensils, handsink. Corrected On Site.
Floors not constructed easily cleanable. missing tiles, kitchen.
Observed debris/ soil accumulated under cooking equipment.
Observed wall in disrepair. by ice machine,repaired but needs to be sealed
Floors not constructed easily cleanable.missing tiles.Repeat Violation.
Observed hole in wall. by ice machine.
Critical - Observed rodent bait displayed improperly. on prep table. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over bbq, etc. Corrected On Site.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. missing tiles, Repeat Violation.
Observed personal care item stored with food. purse on cutting board. Corrected On Site.
Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. serving spoons. Corrected On Site.
Observed open dumpster lid.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. ice machine, not dated.
Plumbing system in disrepair. restroom sink slow draining
Floors not constructed easily cleanable. kitchen, missing tiles.
Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris/ dust. kitchen.
Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. Paint peeling on wall behind prep table. Repeat Violation.
Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen.
Observed clean equipment stored on floor; crock pots on floor in kitchen.
Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty dishes and sponge in handwashing sink. Corrected On Site.
Wall not smooth and easily cleanable behind prep table, observed wall damage and peeling paint.
Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils found in handwashing sink.