Cocoa Beach, Brevard County

ATLANTIC OCEAN GRILLE

401 MEADE AVE, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Apr 23, 2026
City
Cocoa Beach
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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.

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

24-17-4

Detail 24534936

Basic - Ware's/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Employee drying wares with a towel immediately after coming out of dishwasher.

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 24282119

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator removed bar and all equipment in banquet hall. Turned banquet hall into arcade. No food services offered in area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Manager overseeing is not available Time Extended

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 24166079

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator removed bar and all equipment in banquet hall. Turned banquet hall into arcade. No food services offered in area Warning

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

29-37-4

Detail 23560904

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle at dish area hangs below the flood rim of sink. Repeat Violation

01B-13-4

Detail 23560903

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

11-26-1

Detail 23560906

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. Missing for multiple new hires

06-09-1

Detail 23560905

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 grouper in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23108289

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw tuna stored over cooked noodles. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

29-37-4

Detail 23108291

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At sink next to dishwasher. Spray nozzle hangs below the flood rim of sink

10-18-5

Detail 23108290

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knives stored in bucket of sanitizer. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23108292

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On speed rack in kitchen. Raw shrimp being thawed by ambient room temperature.

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-49-4

Detail 22614909

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 154°F. Operator had technician repair during inspection 165°F Corrected On-Site

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

03G-50-1

Detail 22299843

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum sealing multiple foods and sou vide cooking onsite Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Time Extended

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 22298098

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 live flying insects at bar Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22298095

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw tuna stored over krab. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

03G-50-1

Detail 22298097

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum sealing multiple foods and sou vide cooking onsite Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22298099

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets in disrepair

02D-01-5

Detail 22298096

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

May 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

01C-03-4

Detail 21979297

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Missing for 1 or 2 tags every few days

11-26-1

Detail 21979298

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. Missing for some new hires

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

02B-01-5

Detail 21624630

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poke bowl printed menu Warning

02A-01-4

Detail 21624634

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. Missing from printed menu. Provided operator with signage Corrected On-Site

16-54-4

Detail 21624636

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Max temp reached during cycle is 144°F. Operator set up triple sink and will manually sanitize all dishes after being run through dish machine

22-20-5

Detail 21624632

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

14-01-5

Detail 21624631

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz plastic soufflé cups being used as scoops on line. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 21624633

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In each stall of women's restroom

14-11-5

Detail 21624635

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of reach in cooler on cook line is in disrepair.

29-49-6

Detail 21624637

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of shell stock reach in cooler

Feb 22, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-57-6

Detail 20879284

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Thermometer 155° repairman on way for other unit at Pelicans. Quat in sink at 300 ppm. Corrective Action Taken

08A-20-5

Detail 20879287

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw crab cakes with raw shell eggs over raw fish in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

52-03-4

Detail 20879283

Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Spicy crab salad is made with imitation crab, no crab listed in ingredients. Operator is adding a little real crab to salad. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20879285

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 20879286

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Separate store room. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 20879282

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets Corrected On-Site

Dec 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-37-5

Detail 20727206

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Separate Store room Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-15: Time Extended

Oct 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

29-37-4

Detail 20577094

High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-05-4

Detail 20577095

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

01C-03-4

Detail 20577096

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

02B-04-5

Detail 20577098

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. Seared tuna and poke. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20577100

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

36-37-5

Detail 20577093

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Separate Store room Repeat Violation Warning

24-06-4

Detail 20577092

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Rusty hooks used for whisks. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-04-4

Detail 20577097

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Warning

38-07-4

Detail 20577099

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Store room. Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20577091

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