Cocoa Beach, Brevard County

ROCK THE GUAC

4265 N ATLANTIC AVE, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Jan 13, 2026
City
Cocoa Beach
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
19

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.

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

03B-01-6

Detail 24298656

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steamwell in kitchen cooked beef (112F - Hot Holding); queso (121F - Hot Holding)

22-02-4

Detail 24298658

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser for watermelon drink machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator shut off to clean Corrective Action Taken

53B-02-5

Detail 24298657

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. Lexis

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 23904777

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glass door reach in cooler raw mani stored on shelf above salsa. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23904775

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser nozzles of soda for iced tea dispenser is soiled

11-26-1

Detail 23904776

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

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-43-4

Detail 23474198

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 400+Ppm. Operator diluted to 200ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23474201

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In main reach in cooler on make line cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding); pico (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding). Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23474197

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for quaternary sanitizer

41-17-4

Detail 23474200

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23474202

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

08B-47-4

Detail 23474203

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In exterior storage rooms. Bags of rice and soda bibs stored on the floor

25-05-4

Detail 23474199

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In exterior storage room. Multiple single service items stored on ground and on shelves less than 6" above ground

Oct 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-43-4

Detail 23076175

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm. Operator remade to 300ppm Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23076176

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw beef stored on top of bin for uncooked rice. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23076182

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Containers of cooked rice (128F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (131F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (130F - Hot Holding) stored on top of other containers in steam well. Operator stated that they are back ups and remain there until needed on the front line. Operator reheated to over 165°F Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23076178

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to triple sink has a cutting board with raw chicken in well. Sanitizer bucket in well at front line. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 23076177

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. Multiple employees

11-26-1

Detail 23076181

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. Warning

13-02-4

Detail 23076174

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee does not have long hair fully tucked into hat. Hanging down in front. Employee adjusted Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23076180

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef being thawed in standing water. Operator discarded water and placed in refrigeration Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23076179

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In glass door reach in cooler in kitchen. Cases of unwashed produce stored over washed tomatoes

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

14-15-4

Detail 22568516

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Non food grade plastic used to store chips in kitchen

03B-01-6

Detail 22568518

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steamwell at make line cooked vegetables (110F - Hot Holding)

53B-01-5

Detail 22568514

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22568517

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and container of chips stored on the floor Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 22568515

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in holding units

23-03-4

Detail 22568519

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in kitchen are soiled, rusted and chipping

Jan 26, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 31, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 28, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 22158122

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen, main stand up 3 door reach in cooler raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); pico (47F - Cold Holding); guacamole (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Cut tomatoes 56°F Shredded cheese 53°F Sour cream 57°F Admin Complaint

Jul 27, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

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

01B-02-5

Detail 22155763

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 22155761

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen, main stand up 3 door reach in cooler raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); pico (47F - Cold Holding); guacamole (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22155759

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On countertop next to steamwell in kitchen Spanish rice (111F - Hot Holding) in steamwell at make line, cooked beef (122F - Hot Holding)

11-26-1

Detail 22155765

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. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22155760

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only 1 certificate available for Chase. Promoted to manager less than 30 days ago.

51-13-4

Detail 22155764

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

23-03-4

Detail 22155762

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Panel covering gap between reach in cooler and wall is heavily soiled Repeat Violation

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

11-26-1

Detail 21910173

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. New hires

50-09-4

Detail 21910171

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License on wall expired in 2021

08B-38-4

Detail 21910172

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on the floor. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21910170

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walls around prep areas are soiled

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-18-4

Detail 21598315

High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rub marks and gnawed drywall beneath hand wash sink in front counter area. Warning

Apr 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-03-4

Detail 21003234

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under triple sink. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21003233

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryer and upright cooler. Walls in prep area.

08B-41-4

Detail 21003232

Basic - Food being prepared on a grill. Observed individual pieces of meat being cut inside establishment, when asked where it was cooked, was told on outside grill. According to the food code, which has been brought to Operator's attention on multiple occasions and was noted on last plan review provisos, only bulk cooking may be conducted on grill outside. SMOKER IS LIMITED TO BULK, SLOW COOKED, CLOSED COOKING ONLY.AÂ NO OTHER FOOD PREPARATION AND/OR SHORT ORDER COOKING IS PERMITTED.AÂ FINAL PREPARATION OF SMOKED MEATS MUST BE DONE INSIDE THE FULLY ENCLOSED ESTABLISHMENT.AÂ BULK COOKING IS LONG-TERM COOKING OR REHEATING OF LARGE SECTIONS OF MEAT OR POULTRY THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE FREQUENT HANDLING OR CONTACT. NO INDIVIDUAL PIECES OF CHICKEN, BEEF OR BURGERS.

Feb 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-03-4

Detail 20850341

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-10: Time Extended

Feb 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

35A-04-4

Detail 20847855

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings on floor under table with rice cookers. Operator swept up. Observed 2 on can of Chicken Broth, removed and cleaned. Observed 2 on floor between hot and cold wells on front counter. Swept up.

36-03-4

Detail 20847853

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under triple sink.

36-73-4

Detail 20847856

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.under fryer.

08B-47-4

Detail 20847854

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Jugs of oil, bucket of salt.

02D-01-5

Detail 20847852

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bucket of salt.

Jul 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 20340830

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

22-43-4

Detail 20340826

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm, empty jug, added tablets 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 20340823

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over pan of refried beans in upright cooler. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20340825

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sour cream 62° shredded 62°

03A-02-5

Detail 20340822

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 62° shredded cheese 62°

31A-09-4

Detail 20340832

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans and utensils in dish area. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20340824

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

08B-47-4

Detail 20340828

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of onions. buckets of chips, jugs of oil.

05-09-4

Detail 20340827

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In 3 door black unit.

22-16-4

Detail 20340831

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front line excess food residue. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 20340829

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.. Kitchen Repeat Violation