TACO MEXTIZO

Name: TACO MEXTIZO
Address: 3815 N HWY US 1 SUITE 105, COCOA, FL, 32926, US
Rating: 68.6

3815 N HWY US 1 SUITE 105, COCOA, FL 32926

License #1505883

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68.6 Grade F / 100

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TACO MEXTIZO in COCOA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 68.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 59 total violations — 9 critical, 10 major, 40 minor.

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The latest inspection on February 3, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 3 critical, 2 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-13-4] 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
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cooked rice container. Operator removed
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. 1 light above grill
[40-06-5] 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
[24-05-4] 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
[31A-11-4] 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
[02C-01-5] 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
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[12A-12-4] 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
[02C-02-5] 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
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen

Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-24-5] 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
[08A-02-6] 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
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping clothes in sanitizer bucket measured 0 ppm
[29-19-4] Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Slow drain on pipe under three compartment sink
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponges stored inside hand sink located by three compartment sink.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door in lobby area not self closing
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor between fryer and grill is soiled with grease
[53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Operator using same certificate cards for two different employees.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on make tables
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on container above three compartment sink
[03A-02-5] 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 .
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank not chained at front counter
[02C-08-5] 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.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have debris.
[01B-02-5] 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.
[51-16-7] 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.
[36-64-5] Objectionable odors in restaurant or other areas of the establishment. Gas smell throughout restaurant.
[02C-01-5] 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
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle use to scoop cooked beans .
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen ceilings are smooth and not easy to clean
[22-41-4] 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.

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