DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

RAMADA INN

With 6 documented inspections, RAMADA INN in COCOA has achieved a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

4225 WEST KING ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13507981

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above three compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above three compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of microwave flaking. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. On wall behind three compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler in kitchen and in ice cream freezer in back area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On buffet line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
  • 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. No proper lighting above three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
  • 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple old unused equipment in room back of kitchen going through renovation leading to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Food service part of the hotel original kitchen removed but ware-washing sink is still part of the original kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Per Cindy in plan review, no application on file. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10955190

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above three compartment sink Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above three compartment sink Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in freezer by hand sink in kitchen Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of microwave flaking. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. On wall behind three compartment sink Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler in kitchen and in ice cream freezer in back area. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On buffet line Warning
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. No proper lighting above three compartment sink. Warning
  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop soiled water is dumped in the pond outside, water source from a faucet outside. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper Plates and spoons on buffet line Warning
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple old unused equipment in room back of kitchen going through renovation leading to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid while inspectors were still present. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On buffet line: waffle batter (77F - Cold Holding). Operator placed item on time plan **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On buffet line: precooked eggs for 15 minutes (111F - Hot Holding); sliced ham (98F - Hot Holding); gravy (121F - Hot Holding). Operator placed items on time plan **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose Bibb with no vacuum breaker installed. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. None available Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips available. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided some napkins Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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/. Food service part of the hotel original kitchen removed but ware-washing sink is still part of the original kitchen. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 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 provided with a copy. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 11/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10701302

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tile throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
  • 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple old unused equipment in room back of kitchen going through renovation leading to three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8869504

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tile throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
  • 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple old unused equipment in room back of kitchen going through renovation leading to three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 currently started renovations process no plans on file. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8790708

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tile throughout kitchen.
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple old unused equipment in room back of kitchen going through renovation leading to three compartment sink.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. April 1,2024 Admin Complaint
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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 currently started renovations process no plans on file. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8507109

  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen area
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Interior of reach in cooler in kitchen rusting, back bottom area.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle and can of cleaner stored on food prep counter Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle yellow liquid not labeled.