BIG ISLAND BURRITO
814 HWY A1A, Indialantic FL 32903
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 36 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ James expired 4/28/26
Jul 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Staining of pavement outside rear door. When asked, Employee Zoe stated that they dump outside.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler pico (56F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (56F - Cold Holding); queso (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that door was open during prep. Kept closed for 30 minutes. Raw beef 49°F In flip top of reach-in cooler for make line pico (66F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (72F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (70F - Cold Holding)
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ James expired 4/28/26
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Behind front counter is being used as a dump sink. Ice in well.
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. No hot water available at any sinks: mop, triple, prep, or hand washing
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelf over utensil station in kitchen
Faucet/handle in disrepair at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink behind front counter. Hot handle is in disrepair
Food stored on floor. Cases of chips and tortillas on the floor in kitchen. Cases of eggs on the floor in walk-in cooler
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Both restrooms
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple single service items on shelves behind front counter do not meet minimum requirements of 6" above the floor.
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current, establishment open and operating.
Walk in cooler door gasket is torn.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink front counter. Server replaced.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom doors.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); pork (47F - Cold Holding) operator had unit open and product out prior to inspection. Product is cooling,
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap at bottom
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooler with cooked shrimp
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Both bathroom doors
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler with cooked shrimp
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico (46F - Cold Holding);; chili (50F - Cold Holding), operator states they've been in and out of it prepping.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose attached at mop sink with no vacuum breaker
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at bar
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. Provided for operator
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink at bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in pico in walk in cooler, and styrofoam cup used to scoop sugar in sugar container
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on prep table
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of ice dumped in hand wash sink in bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in bar area.
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door next to restroom has gap at bottom of door.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at mop sink
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, triple sink with chlorine sanitizer at 200++ppm, diluted to 100ppm
No soap provided at handwash sink in the bar
Spray bottles containing blue liquid not labeled.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Beef broth 48oz pinched can
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing hand wash sign at front counter sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle blue liquid
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in black bean sauce
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle touching cooked meats in small flip top
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.