CHAPARRAL MEXICAN GRILL
1341 N COCOA BLVD, Cocoa FL 32922 · 321 576 9800
Last inspected Dec 5, 2025 · 10 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One (1) live fly in kitchen / back prep area. Next unannounced routine inspection per supervisor on duty, c. Woods.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,480
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019025329 | Apr 8, 2019 | Jun 6, 2019 | $400 |
| 4--2017045773 | Aug 10, 2017 | Oct 27, 2017 | $400 |
| 4--2016020249 | Feb 23, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | $680 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Black hose on cook line needs vacuum breaker
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to season rack not having paper towels. Owner filled paper towel dispenser.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed beverage ice shoot interior is soiled. Manager clean-ice shoot
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In kitchen salad station cooler
Jun 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1 crack food lid container. Manager discarded it.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 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. Observed in 2 door reach in cooler cooked lobster dated 12/9/24 stored Cold Holding. Operator removed and discarded the cooked lobster meat
Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 door reach in cooler gaskets are torn left door
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed in kitchen under flat top grill station. Heavy accumulation of grease buildup up. Operator had some started to clean up the grease accumulation
Observed walk in cooler door gasket are soiled with black like substance
Jun 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Hand Wash Sink in kitchen area next to swinging door had ice dump in it
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container dish area has a piece of broken off
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed salad station in server area behind flip top cover is little soiled
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed in 2door reach in cooler in kitchen cooked shrimp stored in the same container with raw shrimp. Operator discarded whole container
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in 2door reach in cooler door gaskets is in poor repair gaskets is torn
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen floor tile is broken in disrepair next to floor drain and has standing water in the the broken tile
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in 2door reach in cooler has no ambient air thermometer
Observed ceiling vents in prep area is soiled with dust
Nov 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. One live fly present at time of inspection. Large amount of gaps surrounding back door.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Gas, electric, plumbing and water lines outside of walls and ceiling in need of cleaning in kitchen, food prep and food storage areas, monitors and cable lines in need of cleaning in kitchen/cooks line area
Oct 2, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Front area near dining room, expo station to cook tortillas on flat top grill, not adequate protection for area to avoid cross contamination from clients/guests, no food items in this area at the time of the inspection, station closed.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. last set of submitted plans reflect tortilla machine in place at front area near entrance to wait station, currently, flat top grill, conveyer belt oven and hood system have been installed in this area with out plans being submitting. Also plan review required an effective barrier be placed around front area to prevent cross contamination, barrier currently in place at approx 4 feet tall, not adequate as a full barrier for food preparation taking place in dining room
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. One live fly present at time of inspection. Large amount of gaps surrounding back door.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Gas, electric, plumbing and water lines outside of walls and ceiling in need of cleaning in kitchen, food prep and food storage areas, monitors and cable lines in need of cleaning in kitchen/cooks line area
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Front area near dining room, expo station to cook tortillas on flat top grill, not adequate protection for area to avoid cross contamination from clients/guests, no food items in this area at the time of the inspection, station closed.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observe cooked pull raw diced beef to grill without removing gloves and washing hands before starting to touch other items around grill. Corrected and re-educated
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One (1) live fly in kitchen / back prep area. Next unannounced routine inspection per supervisor on duty, c. Woods.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Using printed thank you bags to store tortilla shells, removed
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened quart heavy whipping cream in walk in cooler not date marked, opened gallon milk in walk in cooler not date marked.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. last set of submitted plans reflect tortilla machine in place at front area near entrance to wait station, currently, flat top grill, conveyer belt oven and hood system have been installed in this area with out plans being submitting. Also plan review required an effective barrier be placed around front area to prevent cross contamination, barrier currently in place at approx 4 feet tall, not adequate as a full barrier for food preparation taking place in dining room
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser at the 3 compartment sink area not labeled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cords for electrics stored n top of small reach in cooler unit on cooks line with food storage containers.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Multiple areas in kitchens, dishwashing areas and food storage with missing cove molding
Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls of interior of walk in cooler soiled with old food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf's of food prep tables in need of cleaning, some with surface rust, some with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Partial old stickers and residue from old labels on cleaned food. storage containers.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. One live fly present at time of inspection. Large amount of gaps surrounding back door.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in cooler in prep area, interior shelving soiled with old food debris.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Gas, electric, plumbing and water lines outside of walls and ceiling in need of cleaning in kitchen, food prep and food storage areas, monitors and cable lines in need of cleaning in kitchen/cooks line area
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Cooks line upper shelve.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. 2 pints of fresh grape tomatoes stored over ready to eat prepared /cooked items in upright reach in cooler unit in wait station.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Multiple areas through out kitchen and prep areas were walls are not smooth and easily cleanable due to hole on dry wall or surface is textured.
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