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EL TESORO COCINA MEXICANA

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 5, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3781924
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13929298
DBPR license1505763

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed grilled station reach in cooler drawers. Had raw chicken over raw beef. Operator place raw beef over raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by prep station and dishwasher area. Operator place paper towels

#11Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at service station no hot water

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Main ice machine

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#3Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

#4Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed single service container from flour **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in kitchen. Operator swept them up and discarded them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. In dry storage area

#7Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wet wiping cloth **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Expose station flip top

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 6, 2026 1:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.