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MEXICO'S GRILL

5240 N ATLANTIC AVE UNIT 170 · COCOA BEACH · Brevard County · FL 32931

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3563880
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10700172
DBPR license1506790

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#7High Priority22-41-4

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. Main unit in kitchen and one behind the bar **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic shopping bags with printed ink being used to store tortillas **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi and raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink

Basic 6

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw mahi and raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE

Stop Sale
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf over make line. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hair net **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to frozen drink maker at bar. Utensils in standing water at 73°F. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand wash sink on cook line

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.