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ACAI EXPRESS CAFE

ACAI EXPRESS CAFE maintains a 2.7/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in COCOA BEACH. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

19 North Orlando Avenue
Florida, 32931
Brevard County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13529394

  • 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink has been removed from rear of building Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Not installed Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13471347

  • 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink has been removed from rear of building Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10952401

  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink has been removed from rear of building Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases and sleeves of single service lids stored on the floor across from triple sink
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service cups on shelf. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025 Admin Complaint
  • 28-07-4:Intermediate - Employee dumping mop water in the three-compartment sink / food preparation sink. Employee stated that they are dumping mop bucket waste into triple sink used for washing dishes
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Not signed by most recent hire. Employee read and signed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents.

Inspection Date: 12/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10704345

  • 21-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Operator placed on shelf Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
  • 16-13-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator has one well with sanitizer. Operator is asking in sanitizer, then rinsing and attempting to sanitize in original well of sanitizer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Not observed **Time Extended**
  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: No change **Time Extended**
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Remade using quaternary 200ppm Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8719221

  • 21-17-4:Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Operator placed on shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator has one well with sanitizer. Operator is asking in sanitizer, then rinsing and attempting to sanitize in original well of sanitizer Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under triple sink leaks while draining wells Warning
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Remade using quaternary 200ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-06-4:Intermediate - No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Operator not using soap in triple sink. Educated employees about process Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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 does not have documentation available for any new hires or current employees Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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. No documentation available for Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 11/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505706

  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: One signature for employee hired prior to initial inspection. 3 new hires since last inspection do not have documentation available
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Only employee food handling certificate available is repeat from initial inspection for Caroline. No certificates available for any other employees Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8341017

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in freezer
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service items stored on the floor in rear room. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer bagged fruits are not closed Corrected On-Site
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 500+ppm. Operator diluted to 200ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled idntifying liquid contents. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site