Acai Express Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
95
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Acai Express Cafe stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Cocoa Beach restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink has been removed from rear of building **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Not installed **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
95
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink has been removed from rear of building **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
82
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Employee dumping mop water in the three-compartment sink / food preparation sink. Employee stated that they are dumping mop bucket waste into triple sink used for washing dishes
28-07-4
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. Not signed by most recent hire. Employee read and signed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents.
41-17-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink has been removed from rear of building **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases and sleeves of single service lids stored on the floor across from triple sink
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service cups on shelf. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
55
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Remade using quaternary 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
22-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Operator placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
21-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator has one well with sanitizer. Operator is asking in sanitizer, then rinsing and attempting to sanitize in original well of sanitizer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Not observed **Time Extended**
16-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: No change **Time Extended**
05-09-4
74
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Remade using quaternary 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
Intermediate - No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Operator not using soap in triple sink. Educated employees about process **Warning**
16-06-4
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 does not have documentation available for any new hires or current employees **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No documentation available for **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Operator placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator has one well with sanitizer. Operator is asking in sanitizer, then rinsing and attempting to sanitize in original well of sanitizer **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under triple sink leaks while draining wells **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
50
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Only employee food handling certificate available is repeat from initial inspection for Caroline. No certificates available for any other employees **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: One signature for employee hired prior to initial inspection. 3 new hires since last inspection do not have documentation available
11-26-1
82
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 500+ppm. Operator diluted to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled idntifying liquid contents. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer bagged fruits are not closed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service items stored on the floor in rear room. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
52
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager certificate for Stacy Otero 1/11/17. Expired on 1/11/22 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager certificate expired on 1/11/22 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: Manager has not scheduled exam, he's the only manager in establishment. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Acai Express Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Acai Express Cafe on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Acai Express Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Acai Express Cafe.
How does Acai Express Cafe compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?
Acai Express Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.
Has Acai Express Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Acai Express Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Acai Express Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Acai Express Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Acai Express Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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