TACO MEXTIZO
3815 N HWY US 1 SUITE 105, Cocoa FL 32926 · 321-305-4331
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. No septic permit available on site
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. No septic permit available on site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish machine racks soiled
Jul 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. No septic permit available on site
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked birria meat date marked 7/20 stored in walk in cooler with no proper date tracking
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop cut veggies in reach in freezer. Employee removed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator using triple sink with Quat sanitizer until fixed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone, eyeglasses and drink on shelf by spices in kitchen. Employee removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish machine racks soiled
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw steak with gloves, then continue to change gloves without handwashing to handle clean utensils. Inspector coached employee on proper handwashing
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Birrias stored in walk in cooler dated 1/26 Cooked Plantains stored in walk in cooler dated 1/27
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Birrias stored in walk in cooler dated 1/26 Cooked Plantains stored in walk in cooler dated 1/27
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen with container and utensils stored inside. Operator removed. Wiping clothes stored hanging inside hand sink by mop sink area. Operator removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan prepared 2 days prior not date marked. Operator date marked them
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cooked rice container. Operator removed
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers on dry rack not inverted. Operator flipped them
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 drink, water bottle and jug on shelf next to to go containers. Operator removed
Light not functioning. 1 light above grill
Jan 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on make tables
Open dumpster lid.
Dec 3, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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/. Operator removed mop sink, mop sink was located in room by back exit door. Walls on room has been removed and rooms is no longer been used for preparation.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on make tables
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 28, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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/. Operator removed mop sink, mop sink was located in room by back exit door. Walls on room has been removed and rooms is no longer been used for preparation.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door in lobby area not self closing
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on make tables
Objectionable odors in restaurant or other areas of the establishment. Gas smell throughout restaurant.
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 26, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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/. Operator removed mop sink, mop sink was located in room by back exit door. Walls on room has been removed and rooms is no longer been used for preparation.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door in lobby area not self closing
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank not chained at front counter
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen ceilings are smooth and not easy to clean
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on make tables
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor between fryer and grill is soiled with grease
Objectionable odors in restaurant or other areas of the establishment. Gas smell throughout restaurant.
Open dumpster lid.
Aug 5, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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/. Operator removed mop sink, mop sink was located in room by back exit door. Walls on room has been removed and rooms is no longer been used for preparation.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door in lobby area not self closing
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank not chained at front counter
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen ceilings are smooth and not easy to clean
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on make tables
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor between fryer and grill is soiled with grease
Objectionable odors in restaurant or other areas of the establishment. Gas smell throughout restaurant.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate12 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. Chlorine dish machine with 10 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw tenders stored over vegetables in reach in freezer
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Flan prepared on site with date of 7-15-2025
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Flan with date marked of 7-15-2025
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw beef kept for 4 hrs on reach in cooler across from stove with temperature abuse of 51F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw pork kept cold holding for 4 hrs on reach in cooler across from stove, temperature of 51F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponges stored inside hand sink located by three compartment sink.
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/. Operator removed mop sink, mop sink was located in room by back exit door. Walls on room has been removed and rooms is no longer been used for preparation.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked birria meat with date marking of 7-7-2025 Cooked chicken with date marked of 7-12-2025 Both pulled from freezer and label not changed. Per operator birria meat pulled today, chicken pulled yesterday.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Operator using same certificate cards for two different employees.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door in lobby area not self closing
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle use to scoop cooked beans.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank not chained at front counter
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen ceilings are smooth and not easy to clean
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on make tables
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor between fryer and grill is soiled with grease
Objectionable odors in restaurant or other areas of the establishment. Gas smell throughout restaurant.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on container above three compartment sink
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have debris.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Slow drain on pipe under three compartment sink
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping clothes in sanitizer bucket measured 0 ppm
Jan 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk not date marked. Operator not sure when it was opened.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile near reach in freezer in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Walk in cooler shelves and floor soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer bottom interior soiled.
Jan 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 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. Dishmachine sanitizer 0ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding)
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sani bucket 200+ppm. Operator remade 50ppm.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk not date marked. Operator not sure when it was opened.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket with sponge stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for employees.
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. Employee Jose not informed of responsibility's. Operator had employee sign document during inspection.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher machine not properly sanitizing dishes.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile near reach in freezer in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Walk in cooler shelves and floor soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer bottom interior soiled.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray hose at 3 dish compartment sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Attached to 3 sink compartment
Oct 3, 2023Inspection 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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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 Washing Machine reading at 0 ppm chlorine, primed unit and still at 0 ppm, sanitizer product was clear, product had started to dissipate, added small amount of bleach retested at 45-50 ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink sink holding soapy water used in dish washing sink, hand wash sink in back prep room full of equipment, not assessable at all time, both corrected
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in kitchen not fully sealing, open areas.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Double bulb light fixture over the 3 compartment sink without covers or shield in place.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Printed thank you bags used to store in direct contact food items in reach in freezer and food /meat items in reach in cooler as well.
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.