Whiskey Bay
700 West Ave, Cocoa, FL 32927 · Permanent Food Service · License 1507417
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 26 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 1 basic-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 26, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
All purpose cleaner spray bottle stored by bread shelf in kitchen. Operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
For both employees working less than 60 days. Provided operator with a form. Both Employees signed during inspection
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Container with ice stored on Hand sink on bar area, is being used as dump sink for bar drinks. Operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator moved make tables and reach in coolers to the back kitchen area and added a hand wash sink. Need to be added to plans
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of manager certification available
Basic1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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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.