Twisted Tides INC
211 E Cocoa Beach Cswy, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 · Permanent Food Service · License 1503858
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 30 complaint inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Jul 31 follow-up, 1 repeat), 6 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 8 basic-35
- Administrative complaint on Jul 30, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score53
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 31, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
8 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
More time given
Intermediate2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Oyster shucker cutting board Is scored up
More time given
Basic5
Code 06, Food properly thawed: 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.
More time given
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
More time given
Ceiling tile missing.
More time given
- First visitJul 30, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
16 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
6 grouper 13 mahi not removed from vacuum packaging prior to thaw
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by
1 live roaches found in dry storage, operator killed.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate6
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Oyster shucker cutting board Is scored up
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
By bus pans
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Cook line hand sink, paper towels replaced
Fixed on the spot
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Cook line hand sink, soap replaced.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Spray bottle by hand sink not labeled
Basic8
Code 06, Food properly thawed: 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.
6 grouper 13 mahi
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
3 bags of sugar, moved on to shelf by manager
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Soufflé cups discarded
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin and sliding doors have heavy build up of mold like substance, doors taken off and cleaned
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Hood filters have heavy grease build up
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
1 dead in dry storage room, operator cleaned up
Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
On cook line
Ceiling tile missing.
Above clean dish rack
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
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.