Cocoa West, Brevard County

RAMADA INN

4225 WEST KING ST, Cocoa West, FL 32926

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
3 Intermediate
Oct 29, 2025
City
Cocoa West
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

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.

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 12

16-37-1

Detail 24153149

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 24153150

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/. Food service part of the hotel original kitchen removed but ware-washing sink is still part of the original kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Per Cindy in plan review, no application on file. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 24153144

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Admin Complaint

36-37-5

Detail 24153140

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 24153142

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above three compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 24153145

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above three compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24153146

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of microwave flaking. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 24153148

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. On wall behind three compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24153143

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler in kitchen and in ice cream freezer in back area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 24153147

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On buffet line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 24153139

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. No proper lighting above three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Time Extended

33-31-5

Detail 24153141

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple old unused equipment in room back of kitchen going through renovation leading to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Time Extended

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 7Basic: 12Total: 23

50-17-3

Detail 23996665

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid while inspectors were still present. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23996671

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On buffet line: waffle batter (77F - Cold Holding). Operator placed item on time plan Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23996663

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On buffet line: precooked eggs for 15 minutes (111F - Hot Holding); sliced ham (98F - Hot Holding); gravy (121F - Hot Holding). Operator placed items on time plan Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-34-4

Detail 23996664

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose Bibb with no vacuum breaker installed. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23996666

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. None available Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23996667

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23996669

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided some napkins Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23996672

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/. Food service part of the hotel original kitchen removed but ware-washing sink is still part of the original kitchen. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 23996681

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23996668

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

11-26-1

Detail 23996682

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. Operator provided with a copy. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-37-5

Detail 23996677

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

36-36-4

Detail 23996684

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above three compartment sink Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23996673

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above three compartment sink Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 23996678

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in freezer by hand sink in kitchen Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23996680

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of microwave flaking. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23996679

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. On wall behind three compartment sink Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23996676

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler in kitchen and in ice cream freezer in back area. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23996685

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On buffet line Warning

36-62-4

Detail 23996670

Basic - Light not functioning. No proper lighting above three compartment sink. Warning

29-27-4

Detail 23996683

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop soiled water is dumped in the pond outside, water source from a faucet outside. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 23996674

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper Plates and spoons on buffet line Warning

33-31-5

Detail 23996675

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple old unused equipment in room back of kitchen going through renovation leading to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-37-5

Detail 23381599

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tile throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Time Extended

33-31-5

Detail 23381598

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple old unused equipment in room back of kitchen going through renovation leading to three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Time Extended

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

51-16-7

Detail 23300870

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 currently started renovations process no plans on file. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 23300869

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tile throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Time Extended

33-31-5

Detail 23300868

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple old unused equipment in room back of kitchen going through renovation leading to three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Time Extended

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 23090602

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. April 1,2024 Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 23090603

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 currently started renovations process no plans on file. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 23090600

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tile throughout kitchen.

33-31-5

Detail 23090601

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple old unused equipment in room back of kitchen going through renovation leading to three compartment sink.

Oct 2, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 22330541

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle and can of cleaner stored on food prep counter Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22330540

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle yellow liquid not labeled.

36-62-4

Detail 22330543

Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen area

14-33-4

Detail 22330542

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Interior of reach in cooler in kitchen rusting, back bottom area.