EL MEZCALITO MEXICAN GRILL LLC
4651 NE BABCOCK ST 1 · PALM BAY · Brevard County · FL 32905
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale 6.62 pounds x 3 Tomato sauce
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw bacon stored over stuffed jalapeños in reach in cooler, raw beef stored over prepped vegetables in drawer on cookline, raw beef stored over beverages in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw hamburger stored over empanadas and veggies in white chest reach-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
22-42-4High Priority – Soap and sanitizer mixed together in triple sink located in the bar. Educated operator and Provided sanitation handout
Intermediate 5
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels at handwash sink next to prep table
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sinks in the bar and in the handicap stall in men's restroom
22-02-4Intermediate – Nozzle of soda gun in bar heavily soiled **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing bleach not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of blackmold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowls with no handle used to dispense sugar and flour **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Cups near server station not completely air dried before being stacked.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair: Gaskets on 1st reach-in cooler torn, walk in freezer has leak, multiple parts of steam table not functional **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Extreme Ice buildup in walk-in freezer due to leak in roof **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Gaskets on reach-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on stove **Corrected On-Site**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning in dry storage
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, operator states he has maintenance coming tomorrow to address it **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered: sauces in walk-in freezer, veggies and empanadas in reach-in chest freezer, dry beans in dry storage, multiple pitchers of various beverages in reach in cooler on expo line**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
32-23-4Basic – Urinals out of order, and one toilet in woman's bathroom, operator thinks the problem is linked and has plumber coming to fix next week **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:18 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.