Cocoa Beach, Brevard County

LATIN SHARK

26 N ORLANDO AVE, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Jan 5, 2024
City
Cocoa Beach
County
Brevard
Status
Closed
Inspections
11

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 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02B-02-5

Detail 22545625

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Gave poster. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 22545624

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. All restroom

36-37-5

Detail 22545623

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

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 22270740

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over raw fish in reach in cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22270739

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Baby powder on shelf over make line. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22270738

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator tethered Corrected On-Site

Jan 26, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21731625

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelf in front of cooking equipment. shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding). Operator moved back into refrigeration Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21731626

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed paperwork Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21731628

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. Emailed paperwork in English. Provided handout in Spanish. Operator began having employees sign during inspection Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 21731627

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled idntifying liquid contents. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 21731624

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In unisex restrooms Repeat Violation

Dec 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-17-4

Detail 21666515

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled idntifying liquid contents Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21666516

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Broken in kitchen

32-12-5

Detail 21666519

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In unisex restroom between kitchen and office

14-69-4

Detail 21666517

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer

31B-04-4

Detail 21666518

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In office restrooms. Provided operator with signage Corrected On-Site

Jun 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

12A-16-4

Detail 21127185

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employees were in lobby sitting at a table at start of inspection. Then began working, stocking and preparing food using gloves without washing hands first.

35A-05-4

Detail 21127190

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches. 1 in sanitizer test strip container. 2 under black Reach in cooler to right of cook line. Operator killed all on site Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 21127186

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non-chemical side of the split at the mop sink

02C-03-5

Detail 21127183

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 not labeled identifying when it was opened. Operator stated that it was opened 3 days prior and labeled accordingly. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21127188

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance

36-37-5

Detail 21127189

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles are not smooth and easily cleanable in storage and prep areas Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 21127187

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in dining area and kitchen

35B-01-4

Detail 21127184

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on rear doors when closed.

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-57-6

Detail 20990469

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 149 degrees. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Not in use at callback, will check at next routine inspection. Time Extended

50-17-2

Detail 20990471

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4/1/22. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Discovered payment submitted was $50 short causing license to show delinquent. Operator must submit payment by check to Tallahassee to become current active. Time Extended

12A-09-4

Detail 20990472

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Gloved hands washed after changing soap dispenser. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: . Review at next inspection. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 20990473

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 20990470

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Gap in ceiling around fire suppression system and electrical panel pipes. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 20990474

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. End wall by dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Time Extended

Apr 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 19

22-57-6

Detail 20986588

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 149 degrees. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Time Extended

50-17-2

Detail 20986586

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4/1/22. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Time Extended

35A-05-4

Detail 20986591

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 on gasket of black/silver refrigerator. Observed 2 on wall behind black/silver refrigerator Observed 1 on pipes at expo service window. Observed 1 on floor by triple sink. Observed 1 inside 3 door cookline cooler Observed 1 on wall at expo station. Observed approximately 20 behind trash bin under expo window. Observed 1 at walk in cooler door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Observed 1 on black and silver cooler Observed 1 dish shelf Observed 1 in dining area. All killed on site. Time Extended

03A-03-5

Detail 20986593

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs 67 ambient left out on prep table 1 hour, placed in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Time Extended

12A-09-4

Detail 20986583

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Gloved hands washed after changing soap dispenser. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Time Extended

01B-02-5

Detail 20986585

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hard boiled eggs 55 diced tomatoes 54 cole slaw 54 shredded mozzarella cheese 47-51 queso fresco 49-52 sour cream 51 shredded lettuce 56 ham 50 Swiss 49 shredded cheddar 52-55 cooked beef 46 ceviche 50 cooked rice 48-51 raw bacon 51 raw beef 54 cooked beans 45 cooked chicken 46 cold holding - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 20986598

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hard boiled eggs 55 diced tomatoes 54 cole slaw 54 shredded mozzarella cheese 47-51 queso fresco 49-52 sour cream 51 shredded lettuce 56 ham 50 Swiss 49 shredded cheddar 52-55 cooked beef 46 ceviche 50 cooked rice 48-51 raw bacon 51 raw beef 54 cooked beans 45 cooked chicken 46 cold holding - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Time Extended

41-25-4

Detail 20986595

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Observed white powder along baseboards in kitchen, asked Operator she stated it is for pest control. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 20986582

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter used as a dump sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 20986596

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 20986594

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 20986599

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 20986590

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Gap in ceiling around fire suppression system and electrical panel pipes. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 20986600

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. End wall by dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 20986584

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed many dead roaches in kitchen under dish machine table, under hot well table, on shelf of middle of kitchen table, by front counter cooler and trash bin, in dry storage, in dining room hallway, under microwave oven. . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 20986597

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20986592

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Three door rolltop iced up. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 20986587

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout Kitchen under equipment and sinks. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 20986589

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken on walk in freezer floor. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Time Extended

Apr 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 19

22-57-6

Detail 20980430

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 149 degrees.

50-17-2

Detail 20980425

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4/1/22.

35A-05-4

Detail 20980424

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 on gasket of black/silver refrigerator. Observed 2 on wall behind black/silver refrigerator Observed 1 on pipes at expo service window. Observed 1 on floor by triple sink. Observed 1 inside 3 door cookline cooler Observed 1 on wall at expo station. Observed approximately 20 behind trash bin under expo window. Observed 1 at walk in cooler door. Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 20980429

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs 67 ambient left out on prep table 1 hour, placed in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

12A-09-4

Detail 20980420

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Gloved hands washed after changing soap dispenser.

01B-02-5

Detail 20980436

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hard boiled eggs 55 diced tomatoes 54 cole slaw 54 shredded mozzarella cheese 47-51 queso fresco 49-52 sour cream 51 shredded lettuce 56 ham 50 Swiss 49 shredded cheddar 52-55 cooked beef 46 ceviche 50 cooked rice 48-51 raw bacon 51 raw beef 54 cooked beans 45 cooked chicken 46 cold holding

03A-02-5

Detail 20980426

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hard boiled eggs 55 diced tomatoes 54 cole slaw 54 shredded mozzarella cheese 47-51 queso fresco 49-52 sour cream 51 shredded lettuce 56 ham 50 Swiss 49 shredded cheddar 52-55 cooked beef 46 ceviche 50 cooked rice 48-51 raw bacon 51 raw beef 54 cooked beans 45 cooked chicken 46 cold holding

41-25-4

Detail 20980434

High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Observed white powder along baseboards in kitchen, asked Operator she stated it is for pest control. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20980427

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter used as a dump sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 20980418

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 20980428

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage.

36-37-5

Detail 20980423

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back prep area.

36-32-5

Detail 20980432

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Gap in ceiling around fire suppression system and electrical panel pipes.

36-03-4

Detail 20980419

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. End wall by dish machine.

35A-03-4

Detail 20980421

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed many dead roaches in kitchen under dish machine table, under hot well table, on shelf of middle of kitchen table, by front counter cooler and trash bin, in dry storage, in dining room hallway, under microwave oven. . Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20980433

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook.

14-11-4

Detail 20980431

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Three door rolltop iced up.

36-73-4

Detail 20980422

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout Kitchen under equipment and sinks.

08B-38-4

Detail 20980435

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken on walk in freezer floor.

Nov 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-57-6

Detail 20672117

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temperature dish machine 140°, has quaternary ammonium set up in triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-19: High temp dish machine not working, has triple sink set up at 300 ppm Quat. Do not use dish machine until it can properly operate. Time Extended

24-07-4

Detail 20672116

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice wand on floor of walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-19: Not able to access freezer, locked. Time Extended

Sep 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 11

22-57-6

Detail 20521172

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temperature dish machine 140°, has quaternary ammonium set up in triple sink. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20521166

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand wash sink used as dump sink and cups in sink. Repeat Violation Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20521173

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/. 4 employees present. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20521165

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen or front counter. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 20521170

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator. Printed and posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 20521168

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Yeiber A, expired 9/5/2021. Warning

53B-03-5

Detail 20521171

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jesus A, using EFOOD TRAINER, not an acceptable program. Warning

24-07-4

Detail 20521174

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice wand on floor of walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20521169

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20521164

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-02-4

Detail 20521167

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks at expo area. Warning