Area 142
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
90
Score
Public records show six inspections at Area 142 stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 13, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about nine violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used”, showing up two times.
Among Cocoa Beach restaurants, the typical score is 77; Area 142 is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Under interior bar. Not plumbed into drain. Operator repaired during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
29-07-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Multiple sinks. Operator posted **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
90
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Feb 14, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
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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/. Mop sink is not located in position designated on plans. Upstairs bar is an open air bar. Dishwasher is required. Service station next to walk in cooler does not have a hand wash sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Service station has been removed. Mop sink area still not properly reflected on existing plans **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Unable to verify plans submission. Called plan review. Reviewer for file already gone for the day **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Downstairs bar **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic shopping bag with printed ink used to store chicken. Operator discarded bag **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Downstairs bar. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over cheese and cooked chicken in reach in cooler
08A-05-6
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 installed an exterior service station in a shed with soda machine and ice bin. No hand wash sink **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sinks next to both ice machines up and down stairs. Operator stocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator does not keep copies of training on file at location. Only able to verify for on duty employees
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bags and broken equipment stored in the well at hand wash sink in upstairs next to ice machine. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager was at the store during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Up stairs next to ice machine.
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At upstairs sink next to ice machine
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach in cooler on cook line. In walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of plastic cups stored on the floor behind downstairs bar. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Unwashed produce stored over ready to eat foods. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-03-4
19
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Dec 14, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
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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. Plans do not reflect existing establishment. **Warning**
51-16-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Area 142 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Area 142 on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Area 142?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Area 142.
How does Area 142 compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?
Area 142 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.
Has Area 142's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Area 142 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Area 142 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Area 142 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Area 142 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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