Sign in to watch restaurants and track them on your watchlist.
Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? → Need help reading this? Newest inspection first. Red dots matter most.
The score is the shortcut, but the inspection timeline is the proof. Start with the newest visit, then scan for repeat critical or major findings.
LA PLACITA TAQUERIA LLC in COCOA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 90.2 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 3 critical, 3 major, 15 minor.
Start with the newest inspection
Use the score as a shortcut, then verify the latest DBPR record and nearby options.
What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 19, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 6 minor.
DBPR source + data confidenceWhat’s powering this page
InspectFL turns public DBPR records into a scan-friendly timeline. Use the official DBPR link when you want to verify the newest inspection at the source. InspectFL reorganizes public DBPR inspection records into a page you can actually scan. When exact inspector notes are available, they appear inline. Otherwise, the page falls back to violation categories plus the official DBPR record.
- •Inspector notes appear inline when available.
- •The official DBPR inspection timeline still stays visible, even on pages with zero violations or zero inspector notes.
Open the place or verify the recordSee the place, then share or verify
What do locals think?
Use the inspection history as the starting point, then compare it with real diner feedback. Vote first, then add what you actually saw.
Would you eat here?
LA PLACITA TAQUERIA LLC looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
One vote per device. Results update after you vote.
*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.
Inspection History
Read the newest inspection first, then scan for patterns. Repeated high-priority findings matter more than one isolated bad day.
Inspector notes are being added across all restaurants. Some inspections may only show violation codes until notes are available.
- Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry rice and dry beans containers
- [08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Some food in containers in walk in cooler not stored 6 inches off the floor
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both male and female bathrooms need hand washing sign stating ( Employee needs to wash hands before returning back to work). And signs at both hand wash sink in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink and behind front counter
- [33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright white reach in freezer interior is soiled with old blood stored on the bottom of reach in freezer
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Some Cold Holding stored food not cover in walk in cooler
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw products over ready to eat items
- [29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose connected to hose Bibb at mop sink needs a vacuum breaker installed
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink behind front counter needs paper towels
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink behind front counter needs soap
Own or manage a business?
FairScore is a separate free beta for business owners who want a fairer way to understand online reviewer behavior.
FairScore does not change InspectFL scores, inspection data, rankings, or coverage.
More places worth comparing
If you're deciding where to eat next, compare this page with similar spots nearby instead of relying on one score in isolation.
Similar Mexican/Latin in COCOA
Use these as a same-category comparison set so you can judge this score against nearby alternatives, not in isolation.
Other options in COCOA
If you're just looking for a better place nearby, start here and compare the current scores before you decide where to go next.
Join the discussion
Seen this place in person? Share what stood out — cleanliness, food handling, service, or whether the inspection record matches the real experience.
Add your take in under a minute
Sign in once, then comment, reply, and save restaurants to your watchlist.
Enter the 6-digit code sent to
Helpful comments beat hot takes.
Loading comments…
No comments yet — be the first person to add useful context.