EL TAPATIO MEXICAN GRILL
4165 9 ST SW STE 107 · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32968-4879
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beans found in pan with lid at 49f Cooked pork 46f
Intermediate 2
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. 1 cook, no proof of training
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. Heriberto expired 1/9/23
Basic 4
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Lining canned food in dry storage. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink next to servers area is dripping onto floor from pvc pipe
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 11:53 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.