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CAFE' LA TINAJA

3815 N US HWY 1 · COCOA · Brevard County · FL 32926

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 3, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3323519
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8342772
DBPR license1505883

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority22-41-4

High 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. Dish Washing Machine reading at 0 ppm chlorine, primed unit and still at 0 ppm, sanitizer product was clear, product had started to dissipate, added small amount of bleach retested at 45-50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink sink holding soapy water used in dish washing sink, hand wash sink in back prep room full of equipment, not assessable at all time, both corrected **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in kitchen not fully sealing, open areas.

#2Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Double bulb light fixture over the 3 compartment sink without covers or shield in place.

#3Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Printed thank you bags used to store in direct contact food items in reach in freezer and food /meat items in reach in cooler as well.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.