TAQUERIA EL TESORO
710 W KING ST UNIT 115, Cocoa FL 32922 · 3213054541
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Needed paperwork for complaince has been sent by inspector to operator to print and post.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 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 →
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar area
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar area
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in dry storage as evidence of water damage
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath 3 compartment sink floor is soiled and dish washer machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods vents are soiled
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind bar had a cup stored in the sink. Owner took cup away from sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to employee bathroom had no towels
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in dry storage are damaged by water damage
Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in cooler gasket are torn and make station reach in cooler door gasket are torn.
Feb 10, 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
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand wash sink not having paper towels. Operator refilled paper towel dispenser
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator label it sanitizer
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed grilled station reach in cooler drawers had raw chicken over raw shrimp. Operator switch raw chicken to the bottom shelf and raw shrimp to the top shelf
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Apr 12, 2024□ 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor in kitchen underneath equipment and between are soiled
Mar 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/.
Observed Hand Wash Sink at front counter having kitchen utensils stored in the sink. Operator
Observed spray bottle containing light yellow liquid ( sanitizer) not labeled Operator
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor in kitchen underneath equipment and between are soiled
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on the floor. Operator
Observed in back storage container containing white powdery substance ( corn mill) not labeled. Operator
Observed in back storage container containing corn mill had a bowl with no handle use as a scoop. Operator
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. At bar area the bar step are wood and not sealed
Oct 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, and air vents soiled.
Sep 20, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 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/. Location has added beverage station on front line area that will require a hand wash sink, plans need to be submitted and hand wash sink installed. Kitchen area expanded but no additional equipment has been added.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, and air vents soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Area of opening between old and new unit, wall/Sheetrock open, in need of smooth and easily cleanable surface.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen without sign in place.
Jul 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Observed employee dishing hot rice to plate, using bare hands to form rice in plate, reeducted and corrected.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Repacked items in reach in freezer unit not in correct storage order, raw fish and beef stored over plantains
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Who,e raw shell eggs stored in bowl with opened produce, corrected
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Needed paperwork for complaince has been sent by inspector to operator to print and post.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu item served with sunny side up fried eggs, not identified on menu as being served undercooked.
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/. Location has added beverage station on front line area that will require a hand wash sink, plans need to be submitted and hand wash sink installed. Kitchen area expanded but no additional equipment has been added.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items cooked on site, chicken, pork and beef in quart containers not date marked. Milk opened not date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, and air vents soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Fees are current but newly renewed license not posted at location, operator stated hasn't yet printed.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Seating is now at 52 for location, licensed for 22, expanded dining room to next unit.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Area of opening between old and new unit, wall/Sheetrock open, in need of smooth and easily cleanable surface.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen without sign in place.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases of unwashed produce stored over ready to eat, prepped and cooked items in reach in cooler unit.
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.