Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

EL TAPATIO MEXICAN GRILL

4165 9 ST SW STE 107 · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32968-4879

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 20, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3590100
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10863540
DBPR license4105362

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over cheese in cook line reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Broom being stored in front of hand sink next to ice bin, manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Intermediate53B-13-5

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. No proof of training for cooks. Manager is unsure where certificates are **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 2

#1Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation in walk in cooler dripping into bucket on floor

#2Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Salsa in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.