LONE CABBAGE
Watch the trajectory here. LONE CABBAGE grades a B at 83/100 today, yet its recent DBPR record has been moving the wrong way.
Its most recent inspection on April 28, 2026 cited 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 6 basic violations. It currently ranks safer than 22% of Brevard County restaurants we grade. Diner rating: 4.5 from 2,736 reviews.
Trend: declining · B (83/100)
Get directions Call (321) 632-4199
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- B (83/100)
- Violations
- 8 total — 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic
- Address
- 8199 HIGHWAY 520, Cocoa, FL
- Cuisine
- Seafood
- Categories
- Seafood restaurant
- Price
- $10–20
- Rating
- 4.5 stars (2736 reviews)
- Seats
- 100
- Phone
- (321) 632-4199
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
Recent diners are rating this place better than the back catalogue suggests. Where service comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.9, so it reads as a strength. Serving size is the next most common subject, in 21% of reviews (averaging 4.8).
Freshness shows up in 16% of reviews as well, averaging 3.7. Of the 19 rated reviews, 17 sit at four stars or better and 2 at two or below. If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (15 reviews).
On the health side, the most recent DBPR inspection returned a B (83/100) with 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 6 basic violations — middling, much like the reviews. DBPR last walked in on April 28, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is declining, which argues for reading the older reviews with caution. Ranked against Brevard County, it is safer than 22% of the restaurants we score. The citations behind that grade include wiping cloths and food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized.
With both signals pointing the same way, there is little to argue about on this listing. Everything above is computed from the 19 reviews reproduced below.
Our own analysis of 19 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Food was delicious
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Great place
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Gator tour!
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Ordered the Gator basket (which includes fries). Hearty portion & very tasty. Friendly service. Nothing fancy, just good food & cold beer.
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Who doesn't love catfish?
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Great place to soak the local vibes
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Airboat adventure highly recommended. Food selection not the best, too much fried food.
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This place is great! It is family friendly with plenty of room to spread out. Our kids loved it because nature is at the forefront. The food was also amazing! We got our kids to eat clams, alligator and shrimp. They loved it!! Please try this place out you won't regret it.
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Used to come here weekly Been a while Waitress was sweet Food was great Patio could use some cleaning and paint Squirrels needs to be trapped
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Clam strips are the best. Service is great. Can't best the views.
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Had drinks only. Great entertainment
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The food fried food was completely overcooked ..the catfish had a HARD CRUNCHY BREADING WITCH LEFT VERY LITLE FISH INSIDE TO TASTE.. THE GATOR TAIL BITE WERE THE SAME AS WELL AS THE FRITTERS.. THE COLE SLAE WAS DRY AND TASTELESS AND THE BAKED BEANS TASTED LIKE THEY WERE DUMPED FROM A CAN OF PORK N BEANS .. WE WILL NEVER EVER EAT THERE AGAIN .. WHAT HAPPENED ??? IT USED TO BE BETTER. THE BRAND ALCOHOL WAS NOT THE CORRECT BRAND THAT WE ASKED FOR ..
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Brought the kids and grandkids from Tennessee. Outdoor seating with beautiful scenery of the water and gators. Food was great! Had the gator and frog legs. The airboat ride was gteat also. Saw lots of gators and an eagle. My family and I will be back!
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Quite fun worth the money. You will see plenty alligators. wildlife. Captain was great
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First off…the location is awesome! Be aware it is an open air facility, but there are plenty of fans and shaded seating. Shrimp Jammer appetizer is a great twist on fried shrimp + a mozzarella stick! My husband’s West Virginia burger was spot on and delicious! My cheeseburger was solid…cooked perfectly well done for me without being a dry hockey puck. The fries were excellent! The staff was very friendly and fixed a minor error easily and efficiently. We’ll definitely be back!
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Went on the airboat ride and we had a wonderful time!
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Over priced and not good! Smelled like its been under water and not great! $2.41 for a can of soad is crazy
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Very nice staff, an overall great experience, would recommend 👌
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Best shrimp ever service was fast friendly. No a/c outdoor dinner under cover unique atmosphere.
Overall Score
64 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10 AM to 4 PM
- Tuesday
- 10 AM to 9 PM
- Wednesday
- 10 AM to 9 PM
- Thursday
- 10 AM to 9 PM
- Friday
- 10 AM to 10 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM to 10 PM
- Sunday
- 10 AM to 9 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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April 28, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 6 basic
- 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
- 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention (×2)
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
- 50 — Current license, properly displayed
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November 5, 2025 · Complaint Partial
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic
No violations cited.
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September 18, 2025 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 6 basic
- 11 — Employee health knowledge; no ill/symptomatic employee present
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
- 50 — Current license, properly displayed
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September 17, 2025 · Routine - Food
Warning Issued
2 high-priority · 5 intermediate · 10 basic
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 11 — Employee health knowledge; no ill/symptomatic employee present (×2)
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
- 40 — Employee personal belongings
- 50 — Current license, properly displayed
- 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: April 28, 2026