EL TESORO COCINA MEXICANA
8260 N WICKHAM RD, Melbourne FL 32940 · 386-898-3540
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 47 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. Observe at bar area 2 small flying insects not touch food or any food contact surface. Call Supervisor on Duty and stated next unannounced routine inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observe at bar area 2 small flying insects not touch food or any food contact surface. Call Supervisor on Duty and stated next unannounced routine inspection
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe in walk in cooler raw meat products over Ready to eat items. Manager had employees move raw meat products under ready to eat products
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observe on cook line employees not changing gloves between changing tasks. Manager reeducated employees to task off dirty gloves, wash hands then reapply new gloves after changing tasks
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observe hose Bibb in dish washer area connected to black hose does not have a vacuum breaker installed on hose Bibb. Manager had a extra vacuum breaker piece and installed it to hose Bibb in dish washer area
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in dishwasher area has kitchen items stored in the sink. Manager removed kitchen items from sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. observe at cold station cooler soufflé cup, stored in salsa used as a scoop. Manager removed and discarded cup and place ladle with a handle to scoop up salsa
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observe ceiling vent floor in prep and dishwasher area is soiled with old food debris. Manager has employees sweep up the the floor at time of routine inspection is conducted
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observe in walk in cooler green peppers and raw meat not stored 6 inches off the floor. Manager had employees had employees put food 6 inches off the floor
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Walk-in cooler shelving is soiled with old food debris
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler raw chicken over fried tortillas. Manager took fried tortillas from underneath raw chicken and place in a different area.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum break on hose connected to hose bibb in dishwasher area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in dish area has items stored in sink. Operator removed items from hand wash sink
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Does not have chlorine tests strips for chlorine sanitizer
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in dish area is starting to flake
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad station cutting board has heavy cutting grooves
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Not labeled sugar. Manager labeled it sugar
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Silver fire extinguisher in kitchen is in the meter boarder line between the red and green
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler cooked black beans under raw steak. Operator remove cooked black beans under raw steak and place it above raw steak
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to dishwasher machine had kitchen items in the sink. Operator removed items.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar, rice and dry beans food container. Operator removed items
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer raw food stored on the floor. Manager had took food off the floor.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under salad station
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 28, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
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 proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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 to manager
Apr 29, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar dishwasher 0ppm, checked sanitizer and found jug empty. Replaced and primed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Fish over pretzels in reach in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 95F in hot holding unit, chef reheated to 165F
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi Tuna under Fork and Knife menu, ahi tuna under tacos menu, poke nachos under Shareables menu, ahi tuna salad, and tuna poke bowl.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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 to manager
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Clam chowder made yesterday not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink liquid not labeled. Manager discarded bottle.
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. 8 salmon, 6 tuna.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In both bathrooms.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler 2 coolers. Operator wiped them out
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.