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Florida Today

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Temperature issues continue to prompt restaurant inspection failures

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Brevard County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Brevard County, Florida, for the week of Nov. 2-8, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Brevard County restaurant inspection site . Which Brevard County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Nov. 2-8 inspections and no violations were found. NOTE: The ** indicates

Brevard County, FL · 1d

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Tactical Brewing Turns Eight With Free Baldwin Park Block Party and Armored Combat

Tactical Brewing Co. is throwing open its doors in Baldwin Park for a free block party marking eight years in business, complete with exclusive beer releases, a local artisan market, and armored fighters staging medieval-style battles in the street. The celebration, dubbed “A Fever Dream on Crayon Street,” is set for Sunday, Nov. 15, from noon to 5 p.m., and it's open to the public at no cost.

Orlando, FL · 1d
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Michelin-recognized owner opening DEN sushi lounge in Melbourne

One of Brevard County's most acclaimed restaurateurs is preparing to debut a new concept this November. Daniel Joseph Penovich, chef and owner of Cocoa Beach's Michelin-recognized koko japanese pub , is set to open DEN , an intimate sushi and sake lounge at 1419 Highland Ave. in Melbourne. The reservation-driven concept will offer a more refined dining experience, with just 24 seats indoors and limited outdoor seating, creating an atmosphere that feels more akin to a hidden big-city sushi bar than a traditional restaurant. DEN is expected to offer a foodie-driven experience centered on sushi craftsmanship and sake culture. Building on koko's success Since opening, koko japanese pub became the first restaurant in Brevard County to earn recognition from the Michelin Guide, putting the local dining scene on the national map. The intimate Cocoa Beach izakaya blends Japanese tradition with contemporary flair, earning a loyal following for its dry-aged seafood program and transformed into chef-driven sushi and small plates. More reminiscent of a metropolitan dining destination than a beachside eatery, the restaurant pairs colorful local art pieces, polished concrete, a moss ceiling and anime-inspired touches within an intimate setting. Amber Olesen is FLORIDA TODAY's food and dining reporter. Reach her

Melbourne, FL · 2d

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ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Opens 23,000-Square-Foot Superstore in Kissimmee Dec. 3

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits is going big in Kissimmee. The family-owned Florida retailer says its first-ever Superstore will open Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. at 641 Centerview Blvd., a 23,000-square-foot location the company describes as roughly double the size of a typical ABC store. The announcement, detailed in a...

Kissimmee, FL · 16h
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Beignets & Brew Coming to Winter Park

Beignets & Brew, a coffee shop specializing in New Orleans-style beignets, specialty coffee, and other beverages, is preparing to open a new location in Winter Park at 501 North Orlando Avenue, Unit 2. The upcoming shop was listed in records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation to...

Winter Park, FL · 16h

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New Ocala restaurant opens in former La Cuisine space downtown

Michael Mink, one of the partner/owners of the recently opened First Avenue Bar & Bistro in downtown Ocala, says he believes the group has the right formula for a successful and popular upscale eatery. Mink points out a mixture of location, affordable upscale bistro dishes, relaxed atmosphere for up to 90 guests in five separate dining rooms, and convenient parking combine into a recipe that is sure to please diners. “This is one of the best locations in town,” Mink said about the restaurant at 48 SW First Ave., one block west of the landmark Marion Theatre. It's the space that until earlier this year housed La Cuisine. Mink noted the adjacent off-street parking and the city’s recently completed parking garage nearby. Mink, CEO of the partnership, is joined in the venture by his wife, Kristen; Pat and Kelly Acevedo; and Don and Michelle Gulling. Together they make up the Broadway Hospitality Group. Mink said First Avenue Bar & Bistro will feature American cuisine like venison tenderloin with sautéed leeks and chef’s vegetables, bison NY strip with hot honey glaze, and Verlasso salmon with blood orange. The restaurant’s interior is broken into five separate dining areas with artistic decor to

Ocala, FL · 2d

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Inspector busts Cody’s for serving ‘Gulf’ shrimp from India and ‘Maryland’ crab from China

An inspector found something fishy on the menu at Cody’s Original Roadhouse in The Villages after discovering the restaurant’s regional seafood specialties were actually being shipped in from across the globe. The restaurant located in Brownwood was hit with an administrative complaint following an inspection this week prompted...

The Villages, FL · 12d

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Everyone In Florida Is Obsessed With This All-You-Can-Eat Mexican Buffet

There’s a Mexican restaurant in Orlando that has locals rearranging their entire week just to fit in another visit. El Patron Restaurante Mexicano is the kind of place that makes you question every other dining decision you’ve ever made, and that’s not an exaggeration. Florida is a...

Florida · 3d

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Ribeye Steaks Put This Humble Florida Restaurant On The Map

A 20-ounce bone-in ribeye with a name like the Outlaw sounds like a dare. On one of Florida’s busiest tourist roads, that steak is a big reason a ranch-style dining room keeps its tables full. The spot sits right among indoor skydiving, a giant observation wheel, and a towering...

Orlando, FL · 1d

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This Swanky Florida Italian Restaurant Hides a Speakeasy in an Underground Tunnel

A full Italian restaurant sits below street level in Florida, and getting there feels like finding a secret passage. The whole space is themed as an old Prohibition-era tunnel, complete with aged-looking walls and low, moody light. Above it, a polished sister restaurant handles the fancy dining room crowd. Down...

Lake Buena Vista, FL · 6d

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7 Florida Dollar-Stretching Grocery Outlets Where Brand-Name Pantry Staples Fill A Whole Cart

My favorite grocery fact this year involves a Florida salvage store that once sold bikes. Not bike baskets, actual bikes, at up to 60 percent off, a few aisles from the canned beans. That’s the energy of the stores on this list. They buy overstock, closeouts, and reclaimed goods, then...

Florida · 16h

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Pinsa Fire Opening in Downtown Leesburg

LEESBURG, FL — Pinsa Fire, a Roman-style pizza concept based in Clermont, plans to open a flagship location at 404 West Main Street, Leesburg, FL 34748, owner Thomas Cerra told Business Debut in a phone interview. Cerra said he purchased the downtown Leesburg building in September 2025 and has...

Leesburg, FL · 8d

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This Massive Florida Asian Supermarket Is Worth A Road Trip For Live Crab, Peking Duck And Hard-To-Find Produce

Live blue crab, Peking duck, and a produce section so big it needs a map. That trio alone sold me before I even pictured the parking lot. This Florida supermarket keeps tanks of live seafood running all day. It also has a barbecue counter turning out roast duck, char siu pork, and crispy pork belly.

Orlando, FL · 4d

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Once You Crack Into Its All-You-Can-Eat Lobster, This Orlando Buffet On International Drive Ruins Every Other Seafood Night

I can’t eat a regular seafood platter without doing math anymore. One lobster on a plate starts to feel a little stingy. Florida has a buffet where whole lobster comes off the line one at a time, as often as you want to walk back. Snow crab legs, oysters, and prime rib sit nearby, just in case you need a breather.

Orlando, FL · 14d

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8 Nostalgic Florida Drive-In Restaurants That Take You Back In Time

Remember when drive-in restaurants were all about juicy burgers, crispy fries, thick milkshakes, and eating right from the comfort of your car?. Well, Florida still has some amazing old-school spots where you can relive those good old days, complete with retro neon signs, carhop service, and recipes that have been around for generations.

Florida · 4d

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12 Hole-In-The-Wall Eateries In Central Florida Most Visitors Miss

A lunch spot near Orlando lets you eat on a screened porch that overlooks a pond with a resident alligator. Another has served steamed roast beef sandwiches since 1968, long before most theme park rides existed. I love that these places sit just a short drive from the crowds. Yet...

Central Florida, FL · 5d

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Taste of South Lake Serves Up A Winning Night of Food, Fun and Community

Beautiful weather, delicious food and plenty of community spirit came together Thursday, November 5, as the South Lake Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 15th Annual Taste of South Lake & Business Expo at Clermont Waterfront Park. The sold-out event brought together more than 1,200 attendees for an evening filled with...

Clermont, FL · 4d

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Another six Central Florida eateries shuttered over health violations

ORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, six more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records. These records show the reported eateries experienced violations like rodent droppings, roaches, and storage issues, among many others. Most of...

Central Florida, FL · 6d