KELSEYS PIZZERIA

Name: KELSEYS PIZZERIA
Address: 6811 N US HWY 1, COCOA, FL, 32927, US
Rating: 64.2

6811 N US HWY 1, COCOA, FL 32927

License #1502308

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64.2 Grade F / 100

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KELSEYS PIZZERIA in COCOA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 64.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 79 total violations — 8 critical, 17 major, 54 minor.

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The latest inspection on February 17, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough Mixer Can opener Interior of microwave on cook line
[53A-05-6] 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/
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. In reach in cooler where raw dough is stored in kitchen
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By kitchen entrance
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Energy drink and fruits stored in reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Also employee drinks stored on shelf by make table.Operator removed
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. In reach in freezer in bar area and back office area.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in multiple reach in cooler in kitchen Broken reach in cooler handles in kitchen
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Across kitchen
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. On bar area

Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter pats on front counter area stored at 74F for 4 hours. Operator discarded them. Recommended operator to place butter pats on time plan
[11-26-1] 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. Missing for Riley and Armando
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In front area
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear liquid squeeze bottle on cook line not labeled. Per operator, labeled wine.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For pizza slices. Operator completed time plan during inspection.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In shredded cheese container. Operator removed.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. In reach in freezer in bar area and back office area.
[22-49-4] Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine in disrepair.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Pickles bucket, bag of unwashed onions and bag of unwashed carrots stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed.
[53A-05-6] 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/
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Across kitchen
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By kitchen entrance
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats on front counter area stored at 74F for 4 hours. Operator discarded them. Pizza sauce stored on make table at 46F for 3 hours. Operator placed pizza sauce in cooler to rapid chill. Recommended operator to place butter pats and pizza sauce on time plan. Operator Filled time as public health control form
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. On bar area
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed spinach stored above prepped salad in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In multiple container where food items are stored
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef burger patties stored above pita bread in reach in freezer by pizza boxes shelf. Operator removed
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough Mixer Can opener Interior of microwave on cook line
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. In reach in cooler where raw dough is stored in kitchen
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in multiple reach in cooler in kitchen Broken reach in cooler handles in kitchen
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Energy drink and fruits stored in reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Also employee drinks stored on shelf by make table.Operator removed

Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards all over kitchen -Slicer in kitchen
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. In all women restrooms
[53A-03-7] 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 on 8/21/2025
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved. 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/. Women restroom remodel, no updated plans in OnBase.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Three compartment sink leg replaced by a bucket. Torn Gasket in reach in cooler under make table next to hand wash sink Torn foil in reach on cooler shelves in kitchen
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. One in kitchen behind make table and one behind pizza boxes rack.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. 1 light burned out Over fryers and grill in kitchen
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind all kitchen equipment
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded cheese prepped/shredded 2 days ago not date marked House made ranch sauce not date marked prepared 2 days ago Operator date marked items
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong hanging on over door handle in kitchen by office. Operator removed.
[11-26-1] 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. Operator was provided with a copy. Operator had available employees sign
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of all kitchen equipment. -Exterior of dough mixer -Fan cover in storage room
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Pizza pans stored on shelf in kitchen unprotected -Plates at front counter area. -Ice buckets not inverted on bar area by ice machine. COS
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go aluminum pans stored on shelf above make table unprotected.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
[35B-08-4] Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. In kitchen. Operator removed
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD40 and degreaser on shelf next to cans of clams. Operator moved
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottles of water in reach in freezer. Operator removed
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade bags used as liner for food container. Pizza dough in kitchen on prep table and in reach in cooler. Operator removed
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. 1 light burned out Over fryers and grill in kitchen
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. In all women restrooms
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In both women and men restrooms
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave next to kitchen pizza oven
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator was provided a copy.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. One in kitchen behind make table and one behind pizza boxes rack.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All over kitchen and under equipment
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under make table by long white reach in coolers next to pizza rack. 4 dead roaches under hand sink next to walk in cooler by make table. 6 dead roaches next to gallons of chemicals in kitchen. 2 dead roaches in storage room next to mixer 5 dead roaches under hand sink by back door. 2 dead roaches under flat grill. Operator removed and cleaned all
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
[12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Next to mixer on prep table in kitchen. Operator moved
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Three compartment sink leg replaced by a bucket. Torn Gasket in reach in cooler under make table next to hand wash sink Torn foil in reach on cooler shelves in kitchen
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach next to detergent containers by back door.
[53A-03-7] 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 on 8/21/2025
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind all kitchen equipment
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved. 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/. Women restroom remodel, no updated plans in OnBase.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards all over kitchen -Slicer in kitchen

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