Cocoa Beach, Brevard County

KOKO RESTAURANT

24 N ORLANDO AVE STE A, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jan 30, 2026
City
Cocoa Beach
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-20-5

Detail 24336426

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored above raw salmon in reach-in cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 24336428

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In exterior reach-in cooler liquid eggs (58F - Cold Holding); eel (58F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (59F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 24336432

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator marked sushi section of all menus Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 24336429

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. Coral

14-25-5

Detail 24336430

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Hinoki sushi bowls Repeat Violation

21-44-1

Detail 24336425

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on the floor near the bar. Moved to shelf behind sushi bar Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24336431

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp being thawed in standing water. Operator placed under cold running water Corrected On-Site

14-55-4

Detail 24336424

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Wooden sheaths for knives at sushi bar Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 24336427

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

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 24010521

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. Repeat Violation Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24010529

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

03A-02-5

Detail 24010522

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on bottom shelf raw salmon (47F - Cold Holding); shio (47F - Cold Holding)

53B-09-4

Detail 24010524

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator only has pictures of employee certificates

36-36-4

Detail 24010526

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above entry to kitchen Repeat Violation

14-25-5

Detail 24010527

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Hinoki sushi bowls Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 24010523

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Behind front bar and in men's restroom

14-55-4

Detail 24010525

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Wooden sheaths used for knives at front bar.

21-38-4

Detail 24010528

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 23558011

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. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23558009

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

02B-01-5

Detail 23558014

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No raw items on the menu are identified. Operator marked all menus during inspection Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 23558008

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors do not fully close under own weight

36-32-5

Detail 23558010

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling area above kitchen entry is missing. Exposed insulation and unfinished drywall

24-05-4

Detail 23558013

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Glasses and carafes at bar. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site

14-25-5

Detail 23558012

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Hinoki sushi bowls

21-44-1

Detail 23558007

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer buckets stored on the floor. Oper moved to lower shelf Corrected On-Site

Dec 20, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 9, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

16-37-1

Detail 23405536

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

31A-12-4

Detail 23405535

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Not installed in restrooms Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23405534

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/. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 23405533

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Warning

36-51-4

Detail 23405532

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Shelves not finished. Ceiling tiles not installed. No cove molding throughout. Warning