MARIMBA COCINA MEXICANA
411 BARTON BLVD, Rockledge FL 32955 · 321-637-9607
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Salsa
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021055756 | Sep 7, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 | $760 |
| 4--2015047878 | Sep 18, 2015 | Nov 19, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad station
Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled
Oct 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad station reach in cooler shelves are starting to peel and flake
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad station
Aug 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 #10 cans of tomatoes paste are dented on can rack. Owner pulled the 2 cans off of rack and put in credit area
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Was hanging above prep area. Owner discarded it
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad station reach in cooler shelves are starting to peel and flake
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad station
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go bowl in sugar container use has a scoop with no handle. Operator discarded to go container
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust in kitchen
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar area
Observed ice machine in back of the house interior is soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed raw chicken over raw fish. Operator re-educated that raw chicken need to be on the bottom of raw fish. Poultry has higher cooking temp then then fish. Operator place raw chicken under raw fish.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen next to dishwasher and bar hand wash sink had items store into the sink. Operator removed items in born sinks.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets is soiled with black like substance
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed whole raw egg shells and raw chicken above raw beef in walk in cooler
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cookline is is soiled and stain
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 Hand Wash Sink use for other purposes one had a green scrubbing in the sink and the other was use to fill up water
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed floor tiles in kitchen are crack and broken having standing water in. It
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout out the kitchen floors are crack and broken.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed walk in cooler not having a ambient air thermometer
Observed ice machine in kitchen and ice bin in bar area interior is soiled black and brown substance
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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2 Dented cans present. See stop sale. Jalapeño
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw steak in the walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa made 12-5 found 12-13
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Salsa
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine over 200 ppm. Manager dumped out filled filled with just water several times.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
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. Dish washer and server less than 60 days.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. For ice machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sugar
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Corner of back door
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Over press station
Gaskets on cook line cooler drawers badly torn
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jugs with handles reused for juice.
Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Cook line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of water used for tortillas
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.