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MASA TAQUERIA Y CANTINA

445 E EAU GALLIE BLVD · MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32937

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 17, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3589471
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10858575
DBPR license1506788

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#13High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 small flying insects in bar area, observed 3-5 in dish pit area under dishwasher and triple sink 3-5 by trash can, prep sink and vacpak machine 1 live fly in dish pit area **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate03G-09-5

Intermediate – Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Several items of cooked pork and chicken made on 6/13, today is 6/17.

#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in back prep room blocked by cart. Chef moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of ice in bar handwash sink

#17Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in back prep room

Basic 12

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in pico container in walk in cooler. Chef removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. In dish pit area

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above prep expo is heavily soiled with dust and has utensils stored directly underneath the ceiling, hanging from ceiling **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. In dish pit area and by ice machine

#5Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used in prep cooler for wait staff, holds sour cream, pico, guacamole, duct tape used to hold door closed **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in multiple areas in kitchen. One by the drive through drink station and also in back prep room behind container of sugar

#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in back room by ice machine and 4 door cooler has build up of old food debris behind equipment

#8Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic bin containing chips is broken and held with duct tape. Chef discarded container **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven has food debris inside with stored equipment

#10Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. Lights in back area have bulbs not functioning or not functioning properly

#11Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Table in back room has ripped foil on bottom shelf

#12Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service lids stored on floor in dry storage. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)

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