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
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2-3 small live flying insects over hand washing sink 2-3 small live flying insects in bar area 3-4 small ants in can opener holder **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. No hole or cut in 1 thawed mahi pouch and 4 thawed salmon pouches with packaging requires a opening before thawing
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Carnitas 45 F – cold holding; prepped on 5 Aug. in walk-in refrigerator
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Carnitas 45 F – cold holding; in walk in cooler
Intermediate 7
31A-07-4Intermediate – Handwash sink in between food prep tables unable to turn on hot water. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of handwashing sink across from tortilla chip storage used as a dump sink
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for dishwasher or sanitizer buckets **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager in house only has food handler card and card is expired. Educated operator **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks. Hand washing Sink across from triple sink and handwashing sink between prep tables **Repeat Violation**
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. 1 new employee under 60 days no employee health reporting agreement – copy sent to operator **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several employees had expired food handlers cards **Warning**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop ground beef in steam table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic containers on storage rack not inverted
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 1 mahi fillets and 4 salmon fillets **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Extreme ice buildup in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle on cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over griddle heavily soiled
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table on end of cook line across from dishwasher **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Prep area- chicken base, salt, flour Dry storage- beans Walk in cooler- carnitas, cut peppers, cut onions, mole, chicken stock, shredded beef **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:46 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.