COCOA BEACH, Brevard County

THE FAT SNOOK

2464 S ATLANTIC AVE, COCOA BEACH, FL 32931

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Feb 18, 2026
City
COCOA BEACH
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 24380213

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored above cans of crabmeat in reach-in cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24380209

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler on cook line nearest dish area goat cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (48F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24380210

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash used as dump sink at bar. Ice in well. Handwash sink on cook line being used to defrost frozen shrimp

11-26-1

Detail 24380208

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. Not signed by most recent hires. Reviewed and signed during inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 24380207

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

06-01-5

Detail 24380211

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp in hand wash sink is not fully submerged with cold running water. Operator moved to prep sink and submerged Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24380212

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging not identified Corrected On-Site

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 24133735

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler to far left of cook line

11-26-1

Detail 24133731

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. Not signed by most recent hires

53B-14-5

Detail 24133733

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. Erica

01C-06-5

Detail 24133734

Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Multiple storage locations. Tags not at each location

10-07-4

Detail 24133736

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 101°F. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

14-55-4

Detail 24133732

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Knife sheath in use on make line is uncleanable. Operator took out of service Corrected On-Site

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

12B-07-4

Detail 23764049

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 23379967

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. 0ppm Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 23379969

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 3 most recent tags

29-49-6

Detail 23379968

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In lower holding are of reach in cooler on cook line across from grill

45-02-4

Detail 23379970

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to men's restroom

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 22696258

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In flip top of reach in cooler nearest triple sink grits (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (51F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 22696259

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler nearest triple sink grits (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (51F - Cold Holding)

10-07-4

Detail 22696260

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 83°F. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 22383663

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. Operator set up sanitizing station and contact repair technician Corrective Action Taken

08A-20-5

Detail 22383665

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw poultry over raw beef in stand up reach in cooler, operator moved Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22383664

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

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

02B-01-5

Detail 22030695

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Customers are not given choice of cooking temp for steaks. Automatically served medrare. Operator marked with asterisks on menus Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22030698

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. All new hires read and signed during inspection Corrected On-Site

02A-01-4

Detail 22030697

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed signage. Operator printed and posted Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 22030696

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ in sanitizer bucket on cook line. Remade to 50ppm Corrected On-Site

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 21603867

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. Over 200ppm. Operator had service tech arrive during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21603866

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

12B-07-4

Detail 21603868

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks over prep surfaces in kitchen. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 21603869

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Pie tins in dry storage area are stored with the food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site

Jun 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 12

12A-13-4

Detail 21122906

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish person.

01D-01-5

Detail 21122902

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon allowed to be undercooked. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21122907

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over crab cakes made with precooked crab and liquid eggs in a ready to eat form. Corrected On-Site

01C-05-4

Detail 21122909

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. All shoved into folder not in any type of order. Repeat Violation

01C-03-4

Detail 21122900

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Not consistent. Repeat Violation

02B-04-5

Detail 21122911

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Employee states salmon can be ordered medium rare. Fresh catch, operator states server verbally tells customers. Suggest marking menus.

53B-14-5

Detail 21122904

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. Meghan Perri expired 1/4/22.

13-04-4

Detail 21122908

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male prepping noodles.

14-11-4

Detail 21122905

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Left and right door gasket cookline cooler on left.

10-07-4

Detail 21122910

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons, spatulas, tongs in 66 degree water in cooler.

31B-04-4

Detail 21122903

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar.

24-17-4

Detail 21122912

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Re-educated.

45-04-4

Detail 21122901

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke not fully under overhead hood ventilation system. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Tabletop fryer.

Feb 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

01C-05-4

Detail 20796503

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. And missing last date sold. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-19: Not in chronological order. Time Extended

53B-02-5

Detail 20796504

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 3 cooks in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-19: Time extended due to Covid. Time Extended

Nov 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 20670798

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 68° provided Time as a Public Health Control, filled out, must make available at all inspections. Warning

01C-05-4

Detail 20670794

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. And missing last date sold. Repeat Violation Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 20670795

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 20670792

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. 3 cooks in kitchen Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20670793

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in panko. . Corrected On-Site Warning

36-36-4

Detail 20670791

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ice machine area. Warning

21-05-5

Detail 20670797

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. In contact with mussels. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20670796

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning