EL HEREDERO
EL HEREDERO located in COCOA has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 3.3/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 2 months ago · 5 reports on file
6693 N US-1 S
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
12/18/2025· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 13598648
Met Inspection Standards2 basic
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms in establishment - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
- 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster on grass - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
12/17/2025· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 10902853
Follow-up Inspection Required4 high, 4 int, 6 basic
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms in establishment
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on cook line wearing a watch during food preparation. Server wearing bracelet while serving food. Removed Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Low boy reach in cooler on cook line not keeping food cold with temperature of 49F
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster on grass
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In dried beans container. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator was provided a form. Operator posted it Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ready to eat Chicken broth stored under raw shrimp and raw fish in reach in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw Diced steak stored cold holding overnight in reach in cooler low boy at 48F Raw chorizo stored cold holding overnight in reach in cooler low boy at 48F Raw shredded stored cold holding overnight in reach in cooler low boy at 48 F Raw pastor pork stored cold holding overnight in reach in cooler low boy at 48F Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Diced steak stored cold holding overnight in reach in cooler low boy at 48F Raw chorizo stored cold holding overnight in reach in cooler low boy at 48F Raw shredded stored cold holding overnight in reach in cooler low boy at 48 F Raw pastor pork stored cold holding overnight in reach in cooler low boy at 48F Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter Under hand sink on cook line
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink in employee restroom Repeat Violation
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Operator was provided with a copy. Employees on shift signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Flan prepared 2 days prior not date marked. Operator date marked them Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in employee restroom unlabeled. Operator labeled fabuloso Corrected On-Site
3/17/2025· 12mo ago
Visit ID: 10799616
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
3/14/2025· 12mo ago
Visit ID: 10697042
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 2 int, 4 basic
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled next to two door silver reach in cooler.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves rusting next to silver two door reach in cooler.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of white substance not labeled. Operator labeled sugar. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In silver two door cooler more than 4 hours raw chicken (61F - Cold Holding); raw beef (66F - Cold Holding); cooked bean (60F - Cold Holding); raw pork (58F - Cold Holding); salsa with tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); queso (62F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (63F - Cold Holding); taco beef (61F - Cold Holding); milk (60F - Cold Holding)see stop sale
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In silver two door reach in cooler raw chicken (61F - Cold Holding); raw beef (66F - Cold Holding); cooked bean (60F - Cold Holding); raw pork (58F - Cold Holding); salsa with tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); queso (62F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (63F - Cold Holding); taco beef (61F - Cold Holding); milk (60F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near cookline. Operator refilled. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink near prep sink. Operator refilled. Corrected On-Site
10/15/2024· 1y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8877277
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed