Discovery Beach Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
100
Score
Discovery Beach Cafe appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average for Cocoa Beach sits at 77, putting Discovery Beach Cafe on the better side of that line. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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).
01B-02-5
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-13-4
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**
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging not identified
02D-01-5
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**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
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**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy buildup of grease and old food debris under cook line equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers stored on the floor
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knife in sanitizer bucket. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink on cook line next to pizza ovens
31B-04-4
35
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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)
03A-02-5
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
01B-13-4
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**
22-02-4
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
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above dish machine
36-32-5
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
06-09-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler
36-22-4
55
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
01B-13-4
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**
08A-05-6
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**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Buildup of grease beneath cooking equipment
36-73-4
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
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. 7 liquor bottles at exterior at have dead insects inside of bottles. SEE STOP SALE
08B-12-5
55
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
70
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. In server station. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
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**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods over cook line is soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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**
08A-05-6
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**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan cover in walk in cooler is soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used as a scoop in Parmesan
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping
14-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
22-16-4
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**
22-20-5
55
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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
01B-02-5
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-03-5
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.
02C-02-5
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**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
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**
23-03-4
52
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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**
41-15-5
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**
35A-02-6
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.
01B-02-5
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
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in kitchen near mop sink area
36-22-4
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
13-03-4
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
22-20-5
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**
25-27-4
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**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Discovery Beach Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Discovery Beach Cafe on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Discovery Beach Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Discovery Beach Cafe.
How does Discovery Beach Cafe compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?
Discovery Beach Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.
Has Discovery Beach Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Discovery Beach Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Discovery Beach 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 Discovery Beach Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Discovery Beach Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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