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LA CATRINA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

315 W COCOA BEACH CAUSEWAY · COCOA BEACH · Brevard County · FL 32931

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3735406
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13773899
DBPR license1506761

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#12High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – 5 Live, small flying insects found next to onions and can rack next to cook line. 3 live small flying insects under main bar triple sink area. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef and raw chicken above fries, in reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority01B-15-4

High Priority – Shell eggs are not clean. See stop sale. Shell eggs stored under condenser unit in walk in cooler, unit if iced up and dripping on product.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 5

#15Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk no date mark. Employee date marked **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in freezer that holds oasis syrups is soiled inside and gaskets are soiled. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#17Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by ice machine is blocked by door being propped open. Hand sink in server area blocked by glasses

#18Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in hand sink by dishwasher, manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Basic 11

#1Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired 4-1-26. License is current, establishment is open and operating.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Small cooler in main bar, door falls off when opened

#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler covered in standing water from ice on condenser unit dripping, technician has been called. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Soda bibs on floor in dry storage, employee moved soda bibs off of the floor **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer as soon as you walk in, a sheet of ice is covering the floor **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On side on ice machine on top of box and trash bag. Manager moved ice scoop to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in server area

#10Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Manager had employee go close **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under dishwasher. Also pipe leaking from handle sink in main bar area. Technician has been called **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 4, 2026 11:59 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.