MEXICO'S GRILL
5240 N ATLANTIC AVE UNIT 170, Cocoa Beach FL 32931 · 321-613-3850
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pot of queso (56F - Cooling)from day prior.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef no date mark, manager dated from day it was cooked.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. One bathroom toilet not working, two other bathrooms are available manager states someone should be out today to fix it.
Case of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved off of floor.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Verified ownership. Establishment is open and operating. License is current.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on make table line interior on top soiled. Manager cleaned.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager removed stickers
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On flip top cutting board on cook line. Manager moved cloths,
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan on stovetop cooked corn (97F - Hot Holding). Operator turned on burner to reheat
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun tip behind bar is soiled. Dispenser chute to drink machine is soiled. Operator cleaned
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator marked all foods with prep dates
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate
Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in reach-in cooler. Operator placed lids on foods
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener is soiled. Dispenser chute for oasis machine at bar is soiled. Soda gun tip is soiled behind the bar. Operator cleaned
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in dry storage room are stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in lower holding area reach in cooler on cook line across from stove top
Mar 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 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. Main unit in kitchen and one behind the bar
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic shopping bags with printed ink being used to store tortillas
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi and raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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. Fully thawed raw mahi and raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf over make line. Operator moved
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hair net
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to frozen drink maker at bar. Utensils in standing water at 73°F. Operator discarded
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand wash sink on cook line
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags with ink designs used to store cooked rice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Counter mounted can opener is soiled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's restroom
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hair net
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw fish in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 showed up
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
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. Fully thawed raw fish in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Behind bar. Multiple bar utensils stored in standing water at 77°F. Operator discarded water
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In unisex restroom
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Behind service counter.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator remade 50ppm
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Pot of queso (56F - Cooling)from day prior. SEE STOP SALE
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pot of queso (56F - Cooling)from day prior.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oasis machine is soiled. Operator cleaned
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in beans. Operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Talapia being thawed at room temperature. Operator moved to refrigeration
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ppm. Remade and trained staff to make correctly.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. First aid kits with antiseptics and medications stored over food items. Operator moved
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook fell on the floor and then did not wash hands before touching clean equipment
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area inside dispenser nozzles of frozen drink makers are soiled. Surface area for dispenser chute of oasis machine is soiled. Operator cleaned
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In bar area is being used as a dump sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in forward service station and at sink in rear prep area. Operator restocked
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks put on hair nets
Food stored on floor. Cooking oils stored on the floor. Operator moved
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.