Backwoods Social House
4365 Grissom Pkwy, Cocoa, FL 32926 · Permanent Food Service · License 1505132
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 1 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 8 basic-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 1, 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.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Raw beef burger patties stored over raw shrimp in reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
3 small flying insects on front bar area 1 small flying insect on triple sink area
Basic8
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Flour container not labeled. Operator labeled during inspection
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Unwashed strawberries and grapes stored above shredded cheese in reach in cooler. Operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Inside croutons and pecans containers. Operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Sanitizer buckets on front bar area first reading at 0 ppm. Operator changed solution. New reading 200 ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Tongs hanging on shelf corner on kitchen entrance. Operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Make table across from stove. Operator had a work order in
Fixed on the spot
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee phone stored on shelf above make table on cook line. Employee personal backpack stored on dry storage shelf with food items. Operator removed all.
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Operator secured during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.