Rocket Bagels Deli and Catering

6725 N Cocoa Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32927 · Permanent Food Service · License 1506700

B
Grade B
Safety score 88 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 23, 2026

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.High priority · no follow-up needed · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 23 routine inspection
    2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 1 basic
    -12
  • Safety score88

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

5 violations found
  1. First visitJul 23, 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:

    • 2 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 1 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.

      Raw ahi tuna stored in cooler drawer on cook line completely thawed in package. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Strawberry flavor cream cheese stored in reach in cooler on cook line date marked 7/11

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.

      Cook cracked eggs then moved to handle ready to eat bagels. Employee was coached on proper handwashing procedures.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate2

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.

      A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired for W. Garcia

      No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.

      A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees present on site without a manager present. Manager John came in during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic1

    • 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.

      Raw ahi tuna stored in cooler drawer on cook line completely thawed in package

    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

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.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Stop sale
An order that the food can’t be sold or served.

Most cited

Manager certification and employee training2
Approved source; food safe and unadulterated1
Food properly thawed1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1