EL INDIO RESTAURANT, INC
1369 S BABCOCK ST UNIT 15, Melbourne FL 32901 · 321-728-7200
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018046671 | Aug 28, 2018 | Oct 19, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
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. Nancy
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, ground beef, pork all cooked products walk in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dishwasher area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken and sauces walk in cooler
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, pork and ground beef no date walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Stored food not covered. Diced tomatoes and pico. Walk in cooler
Aug 5, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Stored food not covered. Cooked red beans walk in cooler Cooked rice. Walk in cooler
Jun 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bus tubs
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Stored food not covered. Lard in dry storage
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. By walk in cooler
Dec 26, 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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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Will call to have repaired. Will sanitize in triple sink till fixed
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Food stored on floor. Onions. Walk in cooler
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Stored food not covered. Cooked pork and rice. Walk in cooler Diced tomatoes onions pico not covered walk in cooler
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday. Walk in cooler
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. Sent copy to operator
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. Tilapia vacuum seal not broken. Educated operator
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back room dishwasher area
Food stored on floor. Canned tomatoes and tomato juice
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach in chest freezer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Stored food not covered. Cooked beans and queso walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 400ppm chlorine. Corrected to 75ppm
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
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.
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. Edith
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.above hood fan and kitchen
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front soda machine
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shrimp and raw beef over churros in white chest freezer in back storage hall Raw chicken stored over raw fish in cookline unit White chest freezer along cookline raw steak over raw shrimp portioned out
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. birria (109F - Hot Holding), operator had out on counter next to steam well, had operator rapid reheat item. Retemped item at 198F on stove
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple cooked and prepped items not dated in walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Orange liquid in spray bottle by back storage hallway
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at server station;
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Interior of cookline unit has accumulation of food debris Can opener blade food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on white chest freezer
Stored food not covered. Multiple items uncovered in walk in cooler
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 00ppm), operator stated was their sanitzer bucket with bleach tested Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 00ppm), operator renaming bucket
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.