TACO CITY 3 INC
2955 S ATLANTIC AVE, Cocoa Beach FL 32931
Last inspected Oct 7, 2025 · 10 visits since September 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.
FEB 24
JUN 24
OCT 24
APR 25
SEP 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 live flying insects in bar area. Killed all but 5
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Oct 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. 0ppm
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle hanging below flood rim of triple sink
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. Newest hire has not signed.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Unwashed produce in walk in cooler under dripping condenser. Operator moved
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine in exterior shed.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Stand up reach in cooler near office has exposed insulation on interior of door
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name. Operator labeled
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler between office and walk in cooler has exposed insulation on interior of right door
Aug 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 26, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at triple sink hanging below rim
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line sour cream (52F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No Vacuum breaker installed at hose bibb in rear of building
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Installed ice machine in dry storage room no hand wash sink present no plan on file
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on water filter for ice machine operator labeled
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured operator secured
Open dumpster lid.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelving are chipped and rusted
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 500+ ppm operator remade
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Dish washer handled soiled dishes and then began to put away clean dishes without washing hands
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer returned from eating meal and began working without washing hands
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Avocados being made into guacamole still have stickers. Multiple stickers cut. Observed pieces of stickers in scooped avocado.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw bacon stored over chili. Operator moved
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle at triple sink in dish area hangs below the flood rim of sink
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler sour cream (50F - Cold Holding)
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. 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 Sequoya has been in management position for over 6 months and has not acquired manger certificate
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine is soiled. Operator cleaned
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks near walk in cooler are not secured. Operator tethered
Open dumpster lid.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados being made into guacamole still have stickers. Multiple stickers cut. Observed pieces of stickers in scooped avocado. SEE STOP SALE
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ppm. Operator remade to 50ppm
Oct 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 3, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 live flying insects in bar area. Killed all but 5
Sep 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 10 high priority.
10 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered through rear door and put on gloves to make a ticket without washing hands first
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. Dishwasher handled soiled dishes then handled clean dishes without washing hands
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook removed tortilla from heating press with bare hands. SEE STOP SALE
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Cook removed tortilla from heating press with bare hands. SEE STOP SALE
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 live flying insects in bar area. Killed all but 5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chili in container with make date of 9/19/23
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle in dish area is hanging below the flood rim of sink
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chili in container with make date of 9/19/23
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on Cook line cut lettuce (64F - Cold Holding) is stored above the fill line of unit
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib at rear of building
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Huevos Rancheros is served with over easy eggs. Operator marked all menus
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler. Operator discarded
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food stored in walk in cooler are not covered
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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