Twisted Tides INC

211 E Cocoa Beach Cswy, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 · Permanent Food Service · License 1503858

F
Grade F
Safety score 53 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 31, 2026

What drove the grade

Roach activity present as evidenced byHigh priority · fixed by the Jul 31 follow-up · 15 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 30 complaint inspection
    2 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 fixed
    Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -12
  • Safety score53

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Complaint inspection

16 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. 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:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 5 Basic
    What 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

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. 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:

    • 2 High priority
    • 6 Intermediate
    • 8 Basic
    What 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

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.

Most cited

Approved source; food safe and unadulterated4
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation4
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized3
Handwash sinks and supplies3
Food properly thawed2
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained2
Non-food contact surfaces clean2
Insects, rodents, pests and animals2