DADDY O'S DINER

Name: DADDY O'S DINER
Address: 722 WEST AVE, COCOA, FL, 32927, US
Rating: 80.1

722 WEST AVE, COCOA, FL 32927

License #1504071

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80.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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DADDY O'S DINER in COCOA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 6, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 5 critical, 6 major, 11 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service air fryer liners not protected. Operator put them in sealed bags
[41-18-4] Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink chlorine at 200++ ppm. Operator added water. New reading 100 ppm.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Bag of cheese opened 5 days prior not date marked. Operator date marked it.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In grits and sugar containers. Operator removed.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Philly steak stored over ready to eat deli ham in reach in freezer. Operator removed

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded cheese at 48F, sliced Swiss cheese 56F and sliced provolone cheese at 54F at make table. Items were sitting there overnight
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Shredded cheese package opened on 7-20-2025 without label Swiss cheese and American cheese packages open since 7/18/2025 without label
[11-26-1] 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. Employee reporting agreement not signed by employee working there for more than 60 days. Inspector provided printed copy, employee signed the form
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on front counter used for dumping liquid drinks
[33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster placed over the grass
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food stored in reach in freezer by kitchen entrance door - chilli beans on top of restaurant food items in reach in freezer drawer
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license while inspectors are still doing inspection
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training for server, been working for more than 60 days
[08B-35-4] Packaged foods not properly protected from cuts when the case-overwrap is opened. Multiple items present with ice crystals on tall white freezer due to bags been opened.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler by hand sink in kitchen.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese at 48F, sliced Swiss cheese 56F and sliced provolone cheese at 54F at make table. Items were sitting there overnight
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean spoons and forks placed with handle ups.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available in restaurant
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine in sanitizer bucket at front counter is at 10 ppm. Operator corrected sanitizer strength to reach 50 ppm
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceilings across restaurant are not smooth and not easy to clean
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of white freezer has debris.

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