REC 225
225 KING ST, Cocoa FL 32922 · 321-735-8091
Last inspected Aug 15, 2025 · 4 visits since July 2023
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4 inspections trending up, 46 points better than where it started.
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.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink at bar area. Soap dispenser was empty. Operator refill the soap dispenser.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood ventilation is soiled with old grease
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed cutting on flip top make station is soiled in kitchen
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed can drinks (red bull) stored on floor at bar area. Operator corrected
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
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
Jul 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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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.
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
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored with food items. Oven cleaner stored with ketchup condiments, cook line
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained soiled cutting board at make table.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at bar with purple liquid not labeled.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Stainless steel lids for make tables stored on floor. Removed
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.
Drain cover(s) missing. Under hand wash sink and dishwashing station.
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.
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.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors heavily soiled under and behind equipment in kitchen and bar.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. At bar, ice bar stored on floor between uses, corrected
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Center hand wash sink at bar no sign or paper towels.
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
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.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Multiple soiled wiping cloths on prep tables.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen and dishwashing areas.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the cooks line, wall the building components soiled.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.