EL CHICOS MEXICAN REST&CANTINA
1751 EVANS RD, Melbourne FL 32904
Last inspected Jul 16, 2025 · 7 visits since December 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
DEC 23
APR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in employee bathroom. Manager killed it.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022007583 | Dec 6, 2021 | Apr 13, 2022 | $200 |
| 4--2018022851 | Feb 27, 2018 | May 24, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in sink at bar. Educated
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. Meghan, Karla and Josiah
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered can in 2 stalls
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items Phone on cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table and reach in freezer Hood filters and grease on hood fan
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened water on cook line
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado stickers not removed
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Sitting on ledge of dish pit clean dish side
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in flour.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Light lens on back kitchen line are soiled
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. 3 pcs of salmon on cook line cooler. Chef discarded
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drink on prep table on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Case of food stored on floor in walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer has old food debris build up, needs cleaned
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelving in fajita staging fridge
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tin pans in dry storage Coffee filters not protected
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under dishwasher is black
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food preparation pans has soil/old food residue on clean dishes. Manager rewashed dishes
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knife holder on wall soiled.
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. Fish was in walk in cooler, still frozen so they could remove oxygen from packaging
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drink on prep table, employee moved drink. Backpack with personal items on food storage shelf, manager relocated items.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in poor repair on keg refrigerator in bar area
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under ice machine and bar area
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Manager discarded pans
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Light not functioning. 2 lights out under cook line hoods
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Fajita staging refrigerator shelves are rusted
Stored food not covered. 2 pans in walk in not covered.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking on hand sink in bar area.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In recharge zone, extinguisher in kitchen next to ice machine.
Apr 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer are soiled with old food debris.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several containers have cracked/broken corners
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flying insects in dish pit area
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in employee bathroom. Manager killed it.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (52F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding) brisket (50F - Cold Holding)
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser is full but does not dispense soap, at handsink right outside employee bathroom.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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 salmon, 2 tilapia thawed without removing from vacuum packaging.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink on shelf above to go containers
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at server station temping at 50F
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish pit area where missing tiles are
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer are soiled with old food debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in dish area
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several containers have cracked/broken corners
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind ice machine is soiled with dust build up and wall at end of cookline is soiled with old food debris.
Dec 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw beef stored over cooked chicken in the walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pork dated 12-1 manager discarded
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pork dated 12-1
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Washed hands while wearing gloves. Had someone translate for him to remove gloves to wash hands.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Over 200 ppm
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary buckets and also out of the dispenser
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area
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. 3 new hires
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. Above expo
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door.
Knife rack soiled with grease, food debris. Shelf under flat top grill heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water. Manager placed in prep sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink in prep area
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.