Cocoa, Brevard County

REC 225

225 KING ST, Cocoa, FL 32922

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Aug 15, 2025
City
Cocoa
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 23960773

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in kitchen walk in cooler. Had slice cooked ham under raw beef patties. Operator removed raw beef patties from above slice ham Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23960774

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink at bar area. Soap dispenser was empty. Operator refill the soap dispenser. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23960772

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood ventilation is soiled with old grease

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 23026654

Intermediate - Observed cutting on flip top make station is soiled in kitchen

16-46-4

Detail 23026653

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

22-20-5

Detail 22546181

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine plastic part has black like substance. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22546179

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed but according to myfloridalicense.com the license is current and fees are paid in full.

08B-38-4

Detail 22546182

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed can drinks (red bull) stored on floor at bar area. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22546178

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed Hand Wash Sink in back area next to 3 compartment sink not having a Hand Wash Sign or procedure. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22546180

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed expo station flip top behind the flip top cover is soiled with food debris. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 19

50-17-3

Detail 22119947

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Administrative Complaint Filed due to License of Operation expired on 4-01-23, operating 90 days after renewal period. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22119946

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Whole raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat hummus in cooks line make table Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 22119958

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored with food items. Oven cleaner stored with ketchup condiments, cook line

22-02-4

Detail 22119955

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained soiled cutting board at make table.

31B-03-4

Detail 22119960

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22119952

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at bar with purple liquid not labeled.

24-07-4

Detail 22119956

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Stainless steel lids for make tables stored on floor. Removed Corrected On-Site

14-74-7

Detail 22119945

Basic - 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. Counter reach in cooler unit not in use due to repairs need to maintain 41° or colder, currently no food items stored in unit.

29-18-4

Detail 22119944

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under hand wash sink and dishwashing station. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22119961

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.broken center rod in chest reach in cooler near walk in cooler and ice machine, not allowing door to close fully. Repeat Violation

36-63-4

Detail 22119953

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Heavy dust/grease under present hood system.

36-01-4

Detail 22119962

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors heavily soiled under and behind equipment in kitchen and bar.

10-14-5

Detail 22119957

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. At bar, ice bar stored on floor between uses, corrected Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22119949

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Center hand wash sink at bar no sign or paper towels. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22119950

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment soiled, door gaskets on reach in cooler units soiled Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22119951

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing soiled water with old food debris in make table reach in cooler unit, reach in freezer unit soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 22119948

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Multiple soiled wiping cloths on prep tables. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 22119959

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen and dishwashing areas.

36-27-5

Detail 22119954

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the cooks line, wall the building components soiled.

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 21772091

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Whole raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat deli meats in walk in cooler. Raw bacon in 3 door unit, stored over ready to eat condiments. Corrected On-Site

24-07-4

Detail 21772089

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Stainless steel lids to equipment stored on floor. Wet nesting of 1/6 food storage pans on clean dish rack.

29-18-4

Detail 21772095

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. 3 compartment sink area, drain cover (s) missing.

14-11-5

Detail 21772097

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken chest cooler door at bar, first cooler from kitchen, right slider

36-12-4

Detail 21772093

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floors in dish washing station no longer smooth and easily cleanable due to broken vinyl/laminate. Cove molding/ baseboards missing in kitchen/ food prep areas behind equipment.

31B-04-4

Detail 21772094

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink and center of the bar, no sign or paper towels Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21772090

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on 3 door reach in cooler unit.

29-07-5

Detail 21772096

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Mop sink drain into bucket.

22-16-4

Detail 21772092

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing water in bottom of both reach in cooler units in kitchen area

Oct 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-16-4

Detail 21423161

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Lowboy reach in cooler unit with soiled standing water in bottom of unit - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-06: Time Extended

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

12A-19-4

Detail 21301365

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Inspector washed hands after cook, water was at 74 took over 3 mins with 2 other outlets running to bring water to 100 Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 21301363

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. James p. In charge as general manager does not have his food managers card available. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Will check at next callback has card but manager isn't here to show me. Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 21301368

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. Kitchen has added hood system, flat top grill and boiler unit, plans need to be updated to reflect new cooking implements. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Operator has drawn plans but have no submitted them yet. Needed instruction on how to submit the plans. Provided email and contact for plan review. Giving a 30 day extension Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 21301366

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates expired march 2022, ew training course was taken with outside vendor on 7/9/22 but certificates not on site. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Manager has these all up to date but not here to show me will check at next callback Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 21301367

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid not labeled, corrected Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 21301364

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Lowboy reach in cooler unit with soiled standing water in bottom of unit - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Time Extended

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 2Total: 9

12A-19-4

Detail 21217383

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Inspector washed hands after cook, water was at 74° took over 3 mins with 2 other outlets running to bring water to 100° Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 21217384

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. James p. In charge as general manager does not have his food managers card available.

31B-02-4

Detail 21217389

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.back hand wash sink near the 3 compartment sink sink. Corrected, refilled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-16-7

Detail 21217387

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. Kitchen has added hood system, flat top grill and boiler unit, plans need to be updated to reflect new cooking implements.

02C-02-5

Detail 21217388

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked whole shell eggs hard boiled 2 days prior, not date marked, corrected Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 21217382

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates expired march 2022, ew training course was taken with outside vendor on 7/9/22 but certificates not on site.

41-17-4

Detail 21217381

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid not labeled, corrected Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21217385

Basic - Food stored on floor. Drink dispenser with lemonade stored on floor, operator discarded

22-16-4

Detail 21217386

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Lowboy reach in cooler unit with soiled standing water in bottom of unit

Feb 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-02-5

Detail 20855665

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-11: Time Extended

Feb 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

41-10-4

Detail 20837427

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Peroxide sanitizer spray bottle stored over reach in cooler and not labeled, both corrected Corrected On-Site

27-03-4

Detail 20837419

High Priority - Water supply does not meet the requirements of a public water supply.hws in dishroom with not enough water pressure to adequately wash hands. No hot or cold running water, operator contacted plumber for repairs. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20837426

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 soda guns at bar soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 20837428

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen area blocked by trash can, hw# in dish room tray over top of hand wash sink .

31B-02-4

Detail 20837420

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 2 of 3 hand wash sink no paper towels available

02C-02-5

Detail 20837425

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked on site whole shell cooks not date marked, corrected prepared 2-2-22 Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20837417

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on clean dish rack above clean dishes.

13-04-4

Detail 20837422

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 20837424

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under and behind kitchen equipment soiled floors, walls and building components, floor of the walk in cooler soil3d with old food items. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 20837423

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No adequate water pressure on both hot and cold water at hand wash sink in dish room, operator has called plumber for needed repairs. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 20837421

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

02D-01-5

Detail 20837418

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of (water?) clear liquid not identified. Repeat Violation

Aug 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 20400551

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect at bar 2 small flying insects in kitchen by clean dish rack 1 live flying insect in dish area Manager states they have pest control treatment scheduled tomorrow Per supervisor on duty, follow up at next unannounced inspection

27-16-4

Detail 20400555

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water handle stripped at cookline handsink and unable to turn on hot water. Other handsink can access hot water

36-03-4

Detail 20400545

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Loose by cookline coolers

13-03-4

Detail 20400552

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook

08B-38-4

Detail 20400549

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of plastic water bottles Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20400554

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Light buildup in gaskets of 3 door reach in cooler

36-64-5

Detail 20400550

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Dish area drain

29-08-4

Detail 20400546

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water knobs broken in cookline and dish area handwash sinks. Stripped and unable to turn on hot water at cookline. Knob missing and must use pliers to turn on at dish

25-02-4

Detail 20400547

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic silverware at bar

36-27-5

Detail 20400553

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Corner by dish area where waste oil is stored

02D-01-5

Detail 20400548

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water Corrected On-Site