EL TAPATIO MEXICAN GRILL
4165 9 ST SW STE 107 · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32968-4879
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Jalapeño poppers stored in box with raw beef. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over shredded cheese in cook line cooler. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-18-4High Priority – sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed In bucket at servers area. Reading 200ppm++ Advised to add more water **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in walk in cooler made Saturday
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On steam table
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drink on table next to stove
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooked tortilla chips in plastic storage containers on floor in servers area
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp sitting in prep sink still frozen. Advised manager to turn on water **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:34 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.