TEQUILA VEINTIUNO CAFE AND PALETERIA
2311 FL-524, STE 106 · COCOA · Brevard County · FL 32926
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High 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. First reading is 0 ppm. Operator reprimed dish machine. Second reading 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored above raw shelled eggs in walk in cooler. Operator corrected positioning **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tomato puree stored in reach in cooler under make table dated 9/5/25 Cooked pork stored in reach in cooler under microwave date marked 9/5/25 Cooked rice stored in reach in cooler under microwave date marked 8/31/25 Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ceviche stored in reach in cooler under make table at 51F
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ceviche stored in reach in cooler under make table at 51F
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener -Cutting boards on cook line **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test kit not available. Chlorine test strips expired in 2024. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rusty dry storage room shelves
Basic 13
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Big blue tank not secured. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler unit and make table on cook line in disrepair. Operator placed ice under container until fixed. Reach in cooler doors by steam table at the end of cook line in disrepair
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. On dry rack at the end of cook line and on dry rack in dish machine area **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. A box of plantains and corn bucket in walk in freezer floor. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. And in black reach in freezer in bar area **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on over door handle on cook line
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. Above flat top grill in kitchen
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease around hood filters above grill. Hot box gaskets in disrepair
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler in ice cream shop area and in reach in cooler on cook line under make table. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Crab legs and chile rellenos uncovered in walk in freezer. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapples over uncovered diced tomatoes and onions. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:20 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.