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MEXICO'S GRILL

MEXICO'S GRILL has 8 health inspections on file for its COCOA BEACH location, with an overall rating of 2.3/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

5240 N ATLANTIC AVE UNIT 170

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/28/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13526878

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in reach-in cooler. Operator placed lids on foods Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan on stovetop cooked corn (97F - Hot Holding). Operator turned on burner to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun tip behind bar is soiled. Dispenser chute to drink machine is soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator marked all foods with prep dates Corrected On-Site

9/22/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10876108

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in dry storage room are stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in lower holding area reach in cooler on cook line across from stove top
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener is soiled. Dispenser chute for oasis machine at bar is soiled. Soda gun tip is soiled behind the bar. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

3/26/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10801448

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/18/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10700172

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 6 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw mahi and raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf over make line. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hair net Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to frozen drink maker at bar. Utensils in standing water at 73°F. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand wash sink on cook line
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Main unit in kitchen and one behind the bar Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic shopping bags with printed ink being used to store tortillas Repeat Violation
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi and raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink

10/21/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8741229

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's restroom
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hair net Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags with ink designs used to store cooked rice.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Counter mounted can opener is soiled

3/21/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8636447

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw fish in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Behind bar. Multiple bar utensils stored in standing water at 77°F. Operator discarded water Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In unisex restroom
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Behind service counter.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator remade 50ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw fish in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager showed up Corrected On-Site

1/26/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8474809

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in beans. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Talapia being thawed at room temperature. Operator moved to refrigeration Corrected On-Site
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ppm. Remade and trained staff to make correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Pot of queso (56F - Cooling)from day prior. SEE STOP SALE
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pot of queso (56F - Cooling)from day prior.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oasis machine is soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

8/16/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8362864

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 4 int, 3 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks put on hair nets Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oils stored on the floor. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. First aid kits with antiseptics and medications stored over food items. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook fell on the floor and then did not wash hands before touching clean equipment
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area inside dispenser nozzles of frozen drink makers are soiled. Surface area for dispenser chute of oasis machine is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In bar area is being used as a dump sink.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in forward service station and at sink in rear prep area. Operator restocked Corrected On-Site