CAZADORES MEXICAN RESTAURANT
630 E EAU GALLIE BLVD STE 103, Indian Harbor Beach FL 32937 · 321-610-1867
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 27 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate16 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 27 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. queso (51F - Cooling) prepared on previous day. SEE STOP SALE
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Wiping cloths used to wrap tortillas
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags with printed ink used to store foods
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored raw shrimp in drawers of low boy
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. queso (51F - Cooling) prepared on previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In hot well on make line queso (91F - Reheating); cooked beans (87F - Reheating); cooked rice (113F - Reheating); verde (128F - Reheating). Manager stated that the food had been in well for nearly 2 hours. Moved all products to grill top to finish reheat. All foods over 165°F
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Shared plate charge on menu does not meet font requirements
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster behind bar. Table mounted can opener blade. Dispenser chute for drunk machine on bar top.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche not marked on menus
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. 5 certificates provided for 8 employees working. No new hires according to manager.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on water filters
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Storage shelves and reach-in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in walk-in cooler has buildup of dust in front of condenser
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Employee drink in ice machine
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen areas
Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of foods stored on the floor in walk-in freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in space between reach-in cooler and hot well on make line
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cart in lobby. Spoons in standing water at 78°F
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler condenser fan cover has buildup of dust
Plumbing system in disrepair. No pipe on rear of ice machine plumbed to drain. Draining down back of machine onto floor
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Manager took off bar top
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados not washed before prep. Stickers still on avocados
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Beef, pork and soup prepared on 2-10-26.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pork, beef and soup
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 tuna Discussed ROP of fish with operator, all fish that must be removed from packaging prior to thaw, beginning January 2026, the fish must be removed completley from packaging prior to thaw.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, utensils on magnetic board have old food debris on them. Slicer has food debris build up behind slicer blade. Manager had employee disassembled slicer and thoroughly clean
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of food in hand sink end of cook line.
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. Mario and Rafelle
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in walk in cooler. Prepared Saturday, manager date marked.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood filters heavily soiled. Manager states they are scheduled to be cleaned next week.
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. 4 tuna on cookline cooler, discarded
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On flip top coolers on cook line, manager states new boards have been ordered.
Employee personal items stored in or above soda bibs, manager removed personal items.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between prep tables. Manager removed knife.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink leaking, end of cook line
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bottles of syrup for drinks stored in ice used for drinks in bar ice bin. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Bucket of beef soup date marked 8-5-25 today is 8-18-25. Also seafood soup date marked 7-27-25 exceeded 7 days past day prepared in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 tuna not removed from vacuum seal prior to thaw. Educated manager that beginning January fish must be completely removed from packaging prior to thawing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled and rusted. Manager states a new one was ordered.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by back stove has scrubber pad and is heavily soiled with old food debris. Hand sink by back door has items stored in hand sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels by hand wash sink in bar area. Manager put paper towels at sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded cheese and chile relleno not date marked in walk in cooler.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date mark for when water filters were changed.
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 pc tuna
Food stored on floor. Pan of chicken and other foods in walk in freezer stored on floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. K ice stored between hot steam table and flip top cooler. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line equipment is soiled and torn
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken and soup in walk in freezer not covered.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In bar area.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. tamales 3 (58F - Cold Holding); hamburger 5 (56F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items been in cook line cooler overnight. tamales (58F - Cold Holding); hamburger (56F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzle at bar soiled with black mold like substance
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Some piece of equipment stored in hws in dry storage area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Date marking incorrect on cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Several items stored in walk-in freezer floor.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above cooler in kitchen cookline area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of season dry storage not labeled
Sep 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in expo area has evidence of ice dumped in it
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on steam table is no longer cleanable
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Stove,
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen next to hand wash sink
Sep 16, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate21 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cooked beef
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade, encrusted with food debris and rusted. Tortilla machine has leftover food debris. Drink nozzle far end of bar is soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mirror stored in sink by back door
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in expo area has evidence of ice dumped in it
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All cooked food in walk in, has no date marking.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop seasonings.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in exposed area
Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Toothbrush and toothpaste stored above paprika in dry storage
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on steam table is no longer cleanable
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bottle of beer frozen and exploded over restaurants food in 3 door freezer
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under equipment in kitchen has food debris and paper trash.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored in walk in, onions, containers of sauces, cooked beef, other cooked foods. Margarine in kitchen stored on floor
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Chips area hand wash has no signage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line cooler soiled
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. White foam containers and tin pans
Stored food not covered. Several items of cooked food and raw food not covered.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Stove,
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetable stored above washed vegetables
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen next to hand wash sink
Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasonings not labeled, paprika/chili powder, mole, and blackened
Jun 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of ice and shrimp peels in Handwash sinks.
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. Emailed operator
No soap provided at handwash sink. So soap at Handwash sink in prep area of kitchen
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in chicken base
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Build up of food by ice machine.
Light not functioning. Under hood where fryer is located
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwashing sink by dishpit area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Modelo in reach in freezer with other frozen items. Drink froze and exploded, leaking onto other items.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chicken base and sugar not labeled in 5 gal buckets.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon must be fully cooked until you can provide parasite destruction.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand wash sink next to ice machine in dish pit area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container used as scoop.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table next to clean dishes.
Equipment in poor repair. Roll top coming apart.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at back door on bottom, suggested new door sweep on bottom.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Flour stored on floor.
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Can of Modela stored in ice bin at bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand wash sink in kitchen by back prep area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. The board on the hot table is heavily scored.
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler roll top lid is separated and handle on bottom drawer under stove is missing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain in bar area has heavy build up of black substance
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in back area by ice machine has accumulation of dust on the wall
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.