EL CHICOS MEXICAN REST&CANTINA
1751 EVANS RD · MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32904
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw beef stored over cooked chicken in the walk in cooler. **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. Pork dated 12-1 manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pork dated 12-1
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Washed hands while wearing gloves. Had someone translate for him to remove gloves to wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Over 200 ppm
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary buckets and also out of the dispenser
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 3 new hires
Basic 6
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. Above expo
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Knife rack soiled with grease, food debris. Shelf under flat top grill heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water. Manager placed in prep sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink in prep area
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:12 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.