VARGAS MEXICAN FOOD LLC
8802 N US HWY 1 STE 1, Sebastian FL 32958 · 7727666137
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach excrement present at hand wash sink sign and wall. No live activity found. Owner stated that it was from previous issue that has now been resolved
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018046154 | Jul 12, 2018 | Oct 3, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Pickled jalapeño 6 lbs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small reach in cooler: small reach in cooler; beef steak (46F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding) operator stated they were in the reach in cooler for one hour, moved to rapid chill. Beef steak second temp 41F cold holding, chicken breast 48f rapid chill second temp.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand wash sink near triple sink, moved.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelves in reach in freezer located near restroom. Cardboard lining shelves in both reach in freezer located in back room.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plated and other ware on top shelf of prep table not inverted, corrected by flipping them over.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license posted, from 2026.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking food no beard guard.
Equipment in poor repair. White upright freezer torn gasket.
Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on floor back kitchen, moved on top of shelf.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Two packages of angus beef slacked in sink partially thawed, still frozen at center. Operator stated they had been in there for approximately 40 minutes. Turned running water on and educated operator.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle at shin level, moved to wash.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fillet steak in still water thawing in back of kitchen, operator drained water and moved to cooler.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on back wall near restroom in red.
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator forgot. Put time on raw shell eggs
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. Provided copy. Had new employees sign
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked steak walk in cooler
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tomasa. Doesn't have new card on her
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken in still water. Frozen
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator forgot to put time mark on shell eggs
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tomasa,
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach make table
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chorizo in still water. Still frozen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink. Chlorine 400+ Corrected to 75ppm
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine 400+ Corrected to 75ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pots containers in sink
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes reach in cooler
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom reach in freezer
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. Corrected to 50 ppm. Employee forgot to add bleach
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Both freezers
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot in sink
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets 2 door glass reach in cooler
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 door reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing at room temperature. Still frozen
Apr 12, 2024□ 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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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in 2 door cooler
Apr 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. Cooked ground beef 89f cooling 2 hours 45 minutes
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cooked pork from yesterday 57f cold holding. 10#
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler. Shell eggs 55 ambient 3 hours. Cooked pork 55f from 3 hours. Cooked chicken 56f cold holding from 3 hours cooked beef 56f cold holding. From 3 hours will rapid chill in freezer and put in shallow pans
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Utensils on prep table
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in 2 door cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handels 3 door reach in cooler
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water opened in 2 door reach in cooler
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over frozen vegetables and beef. Reach in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Shell eggs. Operator forgot to mark. Been out for 1 hour
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. 2 door reach in cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets 2 door reach in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom in dining area
Oct 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 3 door Reach in reading 48 and walk in cooler reading 60
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris Table with sodas
Oct 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chemical stored over food in the dry storage area.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins stored with food.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Ham with raw steak in 3 door reach in cooler
Raw beef food stored over unwashed produce.
Roach excrement present at hand wash sink sign and wall. No live activity found. Owner stated that it was from previous issue that has now been resolved
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracking eggs and never removed gloves and wash hands before handling ready to eat lettuce.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken -48 Cooked beef -50° Eggs- ambient 60°
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken -48 Cooked beef -50° Eggs- ambient 60°
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Reading 200+ppm. Operator remade bucket now reading 100ppm
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Found eggs on table for 30 minutes. Advised operator to use a time plan. Written time plan was printed out and provided
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 3 door Reach in reading 48° and walk in cooler reading 60°
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris Table with sodas
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar with no label
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.