LA MARIMBA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
3758 S WASHINGTON, Titusville FL 32780 · 321-268-6960
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on cook line 2 small flying insects by back door
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022023899 | Feb 24, 2022 | May 27, 2022 | $200 |
| 4--2019059515 | Oct 7, 2019 | Jan 3, 2020 | $200 |
| 4--2017045959 | Aug 8, 2017 | Oct 5, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenders stored above raw tilapia fish in reach in freezer. Operator removed Raw beef stored above bacon in reach in freezer. Operator removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items prepared on site days prior and stored in walk in cooler not date marked
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in black beans container in walk in cooler and in sugar container. Operator removed
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee mobile phone by microwave, and employee handbag on the salt containers in kitchen entrance. Operator removed
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between steamwell and make table on cook line. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill in kitchen Exterior of ovens in kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. By salsa station
Stored food not covered. Fried tortilla bread stored above oven in kitchen, operator covered.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed celery stored over washed, cut and ready to eat onions and peppers in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled sugar container in kitchen. Operator labeled item
Oct 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on cook line 2 small flying insects by back door
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both hand sinks in kitchen were blocked by mop bucket and by chair in kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven handle
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. cutting boards in kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler under microwave and next to steam well. Also in reach in cooler used for salsa.
Oct 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority2 Intermediate7 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. Dish machine on bar area first reading 0 ppm. Operator primed. New reading 100 ppm.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Shredded pork with date of 10-15-2025 Chili sauce 10-17-2025
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on cook line 2 small flying insects by back door
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in two door reach in freezer. Operator corrected
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Shredded pork with date of 10-15-2025 Cooked pork with date of 10-21-2025 Chile sauce 10-17-25
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Shredded pork with date of 10-15-2025 Cooked pork with date of 10-21-2025 Chile sauce 10-17-25
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler stored overnight: salsa 47F, shredded cheese 46F, raw pork 45F, black bean 46F, flan 48F,; raw beef (48F); raw chicken (45F, ); raw steak (47F); cooked shredded pork (45F); sour cream (45F); butter (48F); milk (45F ); raw bacon (47F); raw fish (49F); cheese block (46F); stuffed chile pepper (46F)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler stored overnight: salsa 47F, shredded cheese 46F, raw pork 45F, black bean 46F, flan 48F,; raw beef (48F); raw chicken (45F, ); raw steak (47F); cooked shredded pork (45F); sour cream (45F); butter (48F); milk (45F ); raw bacon (47F); raw fish (49F); cheese block (46F); stuffed chile pepper (46F)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both hand sinks in kitchen were blocked by mop bucket and by chair in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle bowl use to scoop rice and in sugar container as well.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven handle
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler ambient cooling temperature of 45F
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. cutting boards in kitchen
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches found under bar area in special events room. Operator cleaned up
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching rice. Operator corrected
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler under microwave and next to steam well. Also in reach in cooler used for salsa.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. Only one employee have signed the food reporting agreement.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer off by 20F.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle use to scoop black beans
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on make table in cook line, green cutting boards kept in back.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing rings and server wearing watch and bracelet.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle of hot box broken Gasket on reach in cooler located next to hot box.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area, stored behind soda boxes.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave located in cook line has debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, in cooler in we're salsa is kept.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust in walls on dish area
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed at hose bib of mop sink.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Ana expired March 3, 2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Individual cutting boards in kitchen heavily soiled and no longer easily cleanable.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Hannah hired over a year ago no proof of training.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and walls on cook line soiled along with bottom counter shelves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Portable food storage cart soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler wait station.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can tomatillo 100oz and 1 can 6.75# pineapple
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored in reach in cooler unit over ready to eat tomato sauce, corrected
Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. White printed thank you bags used in direct contact of raw beef in reach in freezer unit.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler outside ambient air thermo reading45°, actual temp at 40°, portable thermo added to inside unit by manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Counter mounted can opener soiled. Cutting board on make table, cooks line heavy stained and grooves, no longer easily cleanable.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. On arrival, observe prep person using hand wash sink to clean blender.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walls, floors and ceiling vents soiled/ dust laden.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages on prep tables thru the kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door gasket broken.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris, new upright reach in freezer unit with shipping tape still attached and starting to rip and hold food debris. Exterior of counter food mixer soiled with old debris. And dry food shelving soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in wait station area.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Multiple wet wiping cloths in use and left on prep tables.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood cart used to hold food mixer not smooth and easily cleanable, soiled carpet attached to wood mover.
Aug 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. New server with no food handler training
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - Salsa cooler next to ice machine - bar cooler next to dish machine
Jul 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. From previous day in walk in cooler: black beans 55F, enchilada salsa 55F, From 2 days prior, refried beans 44F in the center and 42F at the edge
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 bar dish machine
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cilantro, walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Enchilada salsa 7/23 black beans 7/23 WarningWarning**
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Salsa made previous day in large 20+ gallon plastic tub 50F
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. New server with no food handler training
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In beans and chicken in walk in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - Salsa cooler next to ice machine - bar cooler next to dish machine
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, bucket under chip dispenser. Corrected to 100 ppm cl
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.