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MI MEXICO LINDO

477 N COURTENAY PKWY, Merritt Island FL 32953

Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · 7 visits since November 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1506998
Grade history
NOV 23
MAR 24
OCT 24
APR 25
NOV 25
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up reach in cooler on cook line raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. Kerly Yoahana
Intermediate/53B-02-5
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 hire hasn't signed form
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper rear interior wall of ice bin for soda machine is soiled
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up reach in cooler on cook line raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD40 on shelf with food items. Operator moved
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper rear interior wall of ice bin for soda machine is soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door does not fully close under own weight
Basic/32-04-4
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on the floor in dry storage. Operator moved
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo containers stored on the floor in dry storage. Operator moved
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee washed hands with no soap. Cook did not use soap when washing hands
High priority/12A-20-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Diego
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at both sinks in cooking area
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz plastic scoop in salsa at cook line. Bowl used as scoop in salsa at prep area. Operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Soda bib box on floor behind front counter
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on handle of oven
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Chips and taco shell bowls not stored with coverings on shelves in corner of kitchen
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Diego does not have food handlers certificate
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to soda dispenser. Compressed air tank is not secured. Operator tethered
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Soda bib boxes stored on the floor behind front counter. Operator moved
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Tub of chips in kitchen on shelf is not covered. Operator placed lid over container
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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. Employee touched computer screen and handled customer credit card, then began touching clean utensils/handles on make line without washing hands
High priority/12A-13-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over tortillas in reach in cooler. Operator moved. In reach in cooler on make line raw bacon stored over deli meats. Operator moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate in dry beans. Styrofoam cup in salsa. 2oz soufflé cups in spices. Plastic cup in rice. Operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank not secured properly
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in women's restroom
Basic/32-12-5/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment.
Basic/10-20-4
Stored food not covered. Chips in baskets on shelf behind service area are not covered
Basic/08B-12-5
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane tank for standard grill in kitchen. Operator moved outside
/48-04-4/Corrected On-Site

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.