Melbourne, Brevard County

COCINA CAFE EXPRESS

1700 W NEW HAVEN AVE STE 369, Melbourne, FL 32904

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Feb 4, 2026
City
Melbourne
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.

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-17-6

Detail 24348813

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground beef repackaged and stored over raw whole muscle beef in walk in freezer. Educated operator. Corrected On-Site

25-32-4

Detail 24348814

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Milk jug reused to store house made garlic sauce. Corrected On-Site

Sep 17, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

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

29-34-4

Detail 24042872

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose is missing backflow prevention. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Time Extended

29-28-4

Detail 24042874

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice maker filters have no dates listed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 24042873

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. In walk in freezer, coating is flacking on freezer ceiling above packaged food. One box of frozen pastries directly under the flacking paint. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Time Extended

Sep 16, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 15

08A-04-5

Detail 24039200

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork and fish over case bananas in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24039210

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and shell eggs over cooked pasta and potatoes. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24039201

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Make table near front pass through window: milk, shredded lettuce, and sliced tomatoes 45f cold holding Make table across from triple sink slice ham and sliced cheeses 45f cold holding. Unsliced ham and unsliced cheese 45f cold holding

03A-02-5

Detail 24039206

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table near front pass through window: milk, shredded lettuce, and sliced tomatoes 45f cold holding Make table across from triple sink slice ham and sliced cheeses 45f cold holding. Unsliced ham, unsliced cheese 45f cold holding Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24039205

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork on serving line 118f hot holding. Operator took back to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 24039199

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose is missing backflow prevention.

22-02-4

Detail 24039208

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 24039212

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Advisory not posted for potential egg yolks on burger.

29-28-4

Detail 24039213

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice maker filters have no dates listed.

22-20-5

Detail 24039203

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black substance in back upper wall of ice machine in kitchen.

14-05-4

Detail 24039211

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Upper shelf in kitchen storage rack has cardboard lining the shelf to store spices. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 24039207

Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. In walk in freezer, coating is flacking on freezer ceiling above packaged food. One box of frozen pastries directly under the flacking paint.

24-08-4

Detail 24039204

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins above triple sink has wet nesting between each stackable container.

25-06-4

Detail 24039209

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Ice bucket not inverted or protected from debris.

08B-12-5

Detail 24039202

Basic - Stored food not covered. Adobo, flour, and spice stored not covered. Cook covered them with lids. Corrected On-Site

May 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 23765395

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with oil - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-12: Time Extended

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-02-6

Detail 23763639

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in cooler- Raw beef and chicken over unwashed vegetables- educated operator and provided safe food storage handouts

03A-02-5

Detail 23763640

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. octopus salad 50 F - cold holding; potato salad 46 F - cold holding; macaroni salad 46 F - cold holding; seafood salad 50 F - cold holding; chimichuri sauce 60 F - cold holding; all items made today at 10:30am found at 12:30pm operators placed on ice or in reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Warning

52-01-4

Detail 23763637

Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu states octopus salad When asked to see packaging for octopus inspector was shown box stating "frozen wild caught squid- octopus style" Admin Complaint

53A-05-6

Detail 23763644

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53B-01-5

Detail 23763638

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

51-11-4

Detail 23763645

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks chained to each other but not secured to wall or rack. Manager chained tanks to rack Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23763641

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

23-03-4

Detail 23763642

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with oil

02D-01-5

Detail 23763643

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice under prep table- labeled by staff Corrected On-Site

Nov 18, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 23362171

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Dust on on dice machine

14-42-4

Detail 23362170

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter over stove missing. Moved and put in place by manager Corrected On-Site