Cocoa Beach, Brevard County

DISCOVERY BEACH CAFE

300 BARLOW AVE, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Feb 18, 2026
City
Cocoa Beach
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 14

01B-13-4

Detail 24374768

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi in commercial packaging bearing indicator label

01B-02-5

Detail 24374766

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach-in cooler below service window on the left side sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (54F - Cold Holding).

03A-02-5

Detail 24374773

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler below service window on the left side sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (54F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24374767

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Vegetable storage container in walk-in cooler has an accumulation of mold like substances. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24374772

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

16-21-4

Detail 24374770

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-23-4

Detail 24374762

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

06-09-1

Detail 24374771

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 mahi in commercial packaging bearing indicator label Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 24374765

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook

36-73-4

Detail 24374760

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy buildup of grease and old food debris under cook line equipment

08B-38-4

Detail 24374763

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers stored on the floor

10-18-5

Detail 24374764

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

31B-04-4

Detail 24374769

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink on cook line next to pizza ovens

02D-01-5

Detail 24374761

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

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-13-4

Detail 24102974

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

03A-02-5

Detail 24102970

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 sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding)

22-02-4

Detail 24102976

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles at each bar are soiled. Operator cleaned. Storage bin in walk in cooler is soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24102971

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. Interior rear wall of ice bin for soda machine is soiled

36-32-5

Detail 24102973

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above dish machine

06-09-1

Detail 24102972

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

36-22-4

Detail 24102975

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23656773

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over fries in reach in cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 23656769

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 7 liquor bottles at exterior at have dead insects inside of bottles

22-02-4

Detail 23656768

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles for soda machine in service area are heavily soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 23656767

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-73-4

Detail 23656772

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Buildup of grease beneath cooking equipment

23-03-4

Detail 23656770

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods over cook line and surrounding surfaces have a heavy buildup of grease

08B-12-5

Detail 23656771

Basic - Stored food not covered. 7 liquor bottles at exterior at have dead insects inside of bottles. SEE STOP SALE

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-13-4

Detail 23324279

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

11-26-1

Detail 23324278

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. Provided form. Employee signatures up to date Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23324277

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

21-07-4

Detail 23324276

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ppm.

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-24-4

Detail 22815018

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. In server station. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22815017

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 Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 22815016

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

23-03-4

Detail 22815015

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods over cook line is soiled Repeat Violation

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 22474915

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line. Raw bacon stored over vegetables. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22474908

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler raw bacon (56F - Cold Holding). Stored over fill line of unit Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22474911

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 Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 22474909

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 22474912

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used as a scoop in Parmesan

23-03-4

Detail 22474913

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan cover in walk in cooler is soiled Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22474910

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance

14-17-4

Detail 22474914

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping

May 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-02-5

Detail 21982160

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In service window. butter packets (78F - Cold Holding) had been left in window over night

03A-02-5

Detail 21982158

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In service window. butter packets (78F - Cold Holding) had been left in window over night. SEE STOP SALE Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 21982156

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in cooler does not have date mark indicating when it was opened

02C-02-5

Detail 21982161

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled pork, soups, sauces, etc. In walk in cooler, no prepared foods marked with date made.

22-20-5

Detail 21982155

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 Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21982159

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21982157

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Metal wall of cook area have an accumulation of grease Repeat Violation

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 21623581

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flying insects in service area near entrance. Operator killed on site Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21623582

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line. sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Cheeses were in unit overnight.

03A-02-5

Detail 21623579

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. sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Cheeses were in unit overnight. SEE STOP SALE

41-15-5

Detail 21623576

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine sanitizer over 200+ppm. Operator discarded and remade 100ppm Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21623583

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

13-03-4

Detail 21623575

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaging in food prep is not wear hair restraints for head or beard

36-22-4

Detail 21623574

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in kitchen near mop sink area

10-18-5

Detail 21623580

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21623578

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and surrounding areas have a buildup of grease. Condenser fan covers in walk in cooler have an accumulation of dust Repeat Violation

25-27-4

Detail 21623577

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. On bar top in reach of customers. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Mar 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 20901368

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

24-05-4

Detail 20901369

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers on shelf in prep area. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20901366

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Bar cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 20901367

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pan shelf, walk in cooler gasket. Corrective Action Taken

Oct 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

41-07-4

Detail 20570863

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Ointments, alcohol, first aid kit over soda boxes. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20570864

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing packaged fish. Corrected On-Site