Homewood Suites Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach
9000 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 · Permanent Food Service · License 1506534
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 17 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 basic-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 17, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Butter pats stored in reach in cooler in kitchen at 75°F. Recommended operator to place on time control. Operator added item to time as public health control form
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
Food items like salsa, queso fresco, jalapeños on Taco bar on buffet with no protective covering
Basic3
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Open energy drink in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
On tiki bar outside first floor
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.