Cocoa Beach, Brevard County

SIAMORCHID COCOA BEACH

1275 N ATLANTIC AVE, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 Intermediate
Mar 11, 2026
City
Cocoa Beach
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 24434207

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun tip at bar

27-19-4

Detail 24434205

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Sink at sushi bar and by employee restroom

14-05-4

Detail 24434206

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In glass door reach-in cooler on service line. In reach-in freezer next to walk-in cooler

14-45-4

Detail 24434203

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelf under make line

21-07-4

Detail 24434204

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator remade 50ppm Corrected On-Site

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 24055535

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On shelf over prep table near office. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24055538

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01B-13-4

Detail 24055530

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements

01B-02-5

Detail 24055531

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler on cook line cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (51F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (49F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 24055537

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (51F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (49F - Cold Holding) SEE STOP SALE Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24055532

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in hand wash sink next to soda machine

06-09-1

Detail 24055536

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 24055533

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to rice maker. Utensils in standing water at 109°F Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24055534

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 23676671

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 25ppm. Water temp does not exceed 120F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Time Extended

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 23672993

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 25ppm. Water temp does not exceed 120°F. Warning

09-01-4

Detail 23673003

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Prep worker cutting ginger with bare hands. SEE STOP SALE

01D-01-5

Detail 23672998

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction available for Wahoo Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23672995

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw ref stored above cooked chicken in reach in cooler at end of cook line. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 23673000

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Prep worker cutting ginger with bare hands. Fully thawed raw Escolar in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements

11-26-1

Detail 23672997

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator has not had any employees review and sign document since 2022. Most recent employee hired 2 weeks ago.

29-28-4

Detail 23672992

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on water filters near walk in cooler

32-02-4

Detail 23672999

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Public restroom doors propped open with stopper Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 23673002

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom does not fully close under own weight. No self closing device attached Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23672996

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz plastic used as scoop for tempura flakes. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23672994

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw Escolar in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements SEE STOP SALE

10-07-4

Detail 23673001

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice paddle in standing water at 104°F

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03F-02-5

Detail 23096582

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. On boba pearls, rehydrated noodles, and cooked rice Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23096579

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at entry to kitchen being used as a dump sink and to rinse dishes

32-04-4

Detail 23096583

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee and women's restroom doors do not fully close under own weight Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23096581

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on a hat Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23096580

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 23096584

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken being ambient thawed on counter. Operator moved to walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

01B-13-4

Detail 22559825

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw ground tuna fully thawed in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements

03F-02-5

Detail 22559830

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time mark on cooked rice in kitchen used for fried rice. No time mark on hydrated noodles in kitchen next to cook top. Operator marked Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 22559828

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Volcano, California eel, and Keywest rolls on menu contain masago are not identified. Operator marked all menus Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 22559824

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator does not have proof of compliance for Caroline whom has been employed for over a year.

32-04-4

Detail 22559826

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door does not fully close under own weight

06-09-1

Detail 22559822

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw ground tuna fully thawed in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements.SEE STOP SALE

10-20-4

Detail 22559823

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22559829

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Whisk in standing water at 75°F on cook line. Rice scoop in standing water at 124°F. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22559827

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods has an accumulation of grease dripping from suppression systems

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22204916

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Premade rolls with raw fish stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler beneath sushi counter. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22204913

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate

32-02-4

Detail 22204915

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Closed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22204917

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

14-06-4

Detail 22204914

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Over rear prep area and near dish area

Apr 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 21722262

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty glasses in hand wash sink. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 21722265

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Masaogo on menu not identified for multiple sushi rolls Warning

32-02-4

Detail 21722266

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Doors are propped open. Operator closed Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21722263

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in sushi area for tempura flakes

10-20-4

Detail 21722264

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 21722267

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on service side of cook line in standing water of 122°F. Operator turned holding unit up Corrective Action Taken

Sep 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

51-11-4

Detail 21359724

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Several at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 21359725

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over flat top, fluorescent bulb. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: Missing end cap. Time Extended

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 19

28-14-5

Detail 21199362

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. When asked where mop water is dumped, was shown drain outside, not a dedicated curbed facility. Asked if they could use sink by washing machine, advised yes. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 21199351

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in portioned bags over noodles in upright freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21199353

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tempura shrimp 68 tempura crab 56, out 1 hour, Rice 62, out 2 hours, Operator states wants to add to Time as a Public Health Control. Wrote on form. Must discard any remaining at 4 hours. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 21199348

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time on sushi rice. must discard at 4 hours. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 21199358

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee proceeded to wash hand in triple sink. Re-educated Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21199364

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen hand wash sink blocked by strainer. Corrected On-Site Warning

27-18-4

Detail 21199360

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Sushi bar. Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 21199352

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Krab rangoons pulled from freezer today. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21199347

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow liquid. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21199365

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Several at bar. Warning

14-71-4

Detail 21199349

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Repair plastic lid. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21199354

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Sushi employee wearing watch. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21199361

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave oven using string to open. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21199355

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bucket of vinegar. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-17-4

Detail 21199363

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knives. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21199357

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning

38-07-4

Detail 21199359

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over flat top, fluorescent bulb. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21199356

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sushi station. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21199350

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray with oil. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

03D-02-5

Detail 20780939

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked rice 47° from overnight

01B-36-5

Detail 20780942

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Rice 47° from overnight.

08A-05-6

Detail 20780941

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood over shredded carrots. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 20780940

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Rice covered during cooling.

Jul 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

01D-08-5

Detail 20334206

High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Salmon from Asami. Received letter from distribution. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20334209

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu 52-54° Added ice, Recheck 40° Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20334207

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg drop soup 127°- 135° Recheck 155° Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 20334212

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Sushi chef used prep sink to wash hands.

27-16-4

Detail 20334210

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sushi bar 91°, recheck 100° Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20334208

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover walk in cooler.

21-05-5

Detail 20334211

Basic - Paper towel used as a food-contact surface. On cut vegetables . Removed. Corrected On-Site