Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

MEXICO'S GRILL

5240 N ATLANTIC AVE UNIT 170 · COCOA BEACH · Brevard County · FL 32931

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 26, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3383054
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8474809
DBPR license1506790

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Pot of queso (56F – Cooling)from day prior. SEE STOP SALE

Stop Sale
#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pot of queso (56F – Cooling)from day prior.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oasis machine is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 3

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in beans. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Talapia being thawed at room temperature. Operator moved to refrigeration **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ppm. Remade and trained staff to make correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 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 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.