GARCIA MEXICAN STORE
600 6 AVE STE 10, Vero Beach FL 32962 · 772-217-8384
Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 2 visits since March 2026
MAR 26
MAY 26
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
2 visits, newest first
May 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store containers
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in cooked tomatoes in walk in cooler employee removed
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Paper towels lined cilantro. Educated employee
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up
Stored food not covered. Beans in walk in cooler. Employee covered
Mar 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or the Department of Health operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. 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/.
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.
Floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles laying in product in bulk bins
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gasket on reach in freezer is soiled -hood filters have heavy grease buildup
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Lids on floor in dry storage. Cups on floor at front counter
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.