EL MOJITO
901-903 E NEW HAVEN AVE, Melbourne FL 32901
Last inspected Dec 5, 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
MAY 24
OCT 24
APR 25
DEC 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Sent operator copy
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over onions walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over bread
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
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Broken
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Walk in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Hole in or other damage to wall. Window pane missing back dry storage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. Sent operator copy
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop Parmesan cheese
Food stored on floor. Flan milk. Walk in cooler
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 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. Out of sanitizer it has been ordered from Sysco comes tomorrow. Will sanitize in triple sink
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw shrimp left walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cheddar cheese 10#. Rot side walk in cooler
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice, sugar and flour
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table
Food stored on floor. Raw beef and onions. And frying oil Truck side walk in cooler
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. Heavy cream walk in cooler
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips no good must have got wet
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets chest freezer
Food stored on floor. Onions walk in cooler on left
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
Feb 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Operator is converting ice machine/reach in cooler room in dry storage. Has removed ice machine and hand wash sink
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.
Dec 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw fish and raw beef stored over ready to eat foods. In stand up reach in cooler to left of cook line. Raw chicken stored over queso and vegetables. Operator moved
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib next to cook line. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink. Mugsys mop sink
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink has been removed in middle storage room on mugsys side
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/. Operator is converting ice machine/reach in cooler room in dry storage. Has removed ice machine and hand wash sink
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.
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.