Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL TESORO COCINA MEXICANA

8260 N WICKHAM RD · MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32940

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 5, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3667696
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13526988
DBPR license1505763

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate5 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

#6High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observe at bar area 2 small flying insects not touch food or any food contact surface. Call Supervisor on Duty and stated next unannounced routine inspection

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe in walk in cooler raw meat products over Ready to eat items. Manager had employees move raw meat products under ready to eat products **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observe on cook line employees not changing gloves between changing tasks. Manager reeducated employees to task off dirty gloves, wash hands then reapply new gloves after changing tasks **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observe hose Bibb in dish washer area connected to black hose does not have a vacuum breaker installed on hose Bibb. Manager had a extra vacuum breaker piece and installed it to hose Bibb in dish washer area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in dishwasher area has kitchen items stored in the sink. Manager removed kitchen items from sink **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. observe at cold station cooler soufflé cup, stored in salsa used as a scoop. Manager removed and discarded cup and place ladle with a handle to scoop up salsa **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observe ceiling vent floor in prep and dishwasher area is soiled with old food debris. Manager has employees sweep up the the floor at time of routine inspection is conducted **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observe in walk in cooler green peppers and raw meat not stored 6 inches off the floor. Manager had employees had employees put food 6 inches off the floor **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

#5Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelving is soiled with old food debris

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:30 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.