MEXICO CITY STREET FOOD
855 Mason Avenue
Daytona Beach, Florida, 32114
Volusia County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/9/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -near beverage station in prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -onions, sauce buckets, box of produce on floor in back Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: Bucket of seasoning on floor in dry storage **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee touched soiled wiping cloth while preparing skewered shrimp for customer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: -employee touched soiled wiping cloth with gloves on prior to handling taco shell for customer. -must be in compliance upon followup inspection to review food handler training for employees. **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored above numerous cooked/ready to eat foods inside stand up cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: Raw fish stored above ready to eat foods, manager removed -raw shell eggs above dairy inside small cooler **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards soiled/stained -soiled can opener blade Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -items stored inside hand sinks Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: Items stored inside hand sink, obstructed access **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand sink near back door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: -no paper towels at multiple hand sinks **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: Time extended 60 days **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -new employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2025 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2025
High Priority
7
Intermediate
7
Basic
14
Total
28
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -lexan pans without handles used to dispense dry beans and salsa Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing wristwatch while dispensing food from bulk container Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -near beverage station in prep area Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -onions, sauce buckets, box of produce on floor in back Warning
- 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. -beef, 67F from 2 hours prior thawing Warning
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled old cutting board surface top across from dry storage, where case of Clamato, syrups are stored Warning
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in areas of the establishment in back storage/prep areas. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Warning
- 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Warning
- 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. 0ppm, tested multiple times Warning
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -server touched hair prior to portioning food Warning
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee touched soiled wiping cloth while preparing skewered shrimp for customer Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken with non intact commercial packaging inside freezer out front above bags of ice cream mix. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored above numerous cooked/ready to eat foods inside stand up cooler. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -garlic in oil 51F, cooked beef 49-51F, verde salsa 48-49F, inside stand up cooler in back. Cooler on side with affected temperatures is heavily loaded with stacked containers. Manager stated walk in cooler not functioning and had to resort to using other cooler space. Operator stated service technician coming to assist with cooler. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -open bucket containing fabuloso on prep space countertop next to utensils/server trays Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards soiled/stained -soiled can opener blade Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -items stored inside hand sinks Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand sink near back door Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 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. -new employees Warning
- 41-21-4:Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. -fabuloso inside sanitizer bucket without any label Warning
- 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. -bulk beef cooked day prior without any date mark Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2025 revealed 28 total violations (7 high priority, 7 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 1/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Damage to wall behind three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated mold like substance behind three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/7/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to dispense rice. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Damage to wall behind three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated mold like substance behind three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to dispense rice. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Damage to wall behind three compartment sink. Warning
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -styrofoam cups stored on floor at front counter. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated mold like substance behind three compartment sink. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -cooked eggs at 56°f and cooked chicken at 62°f in reach in cooler. Cooked and placed in reach in cooler yesterday. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -cooked eggs at 56°f and cooked chicken at 62°f in reach in cooler. Cooked and placed in reach in cooler yesterday. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw pork at 60°f, raw chicken at 59°f, cooked, stuffed peppers at 61°f in walk in cooler. All items in walk in cooler overnight. -shrimp at 58°f, raw beef at 58°f in cooler drawer at cook line. In cooler overnight. -fish at 47f, tuna 48°f, and sausage at 46°f in reach in cooler. In cooler overnight. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -fish at 47f , raw tuna 48°f and sausage at 46°f in reach in cooler. In cooler overnight. -shrimp at 58°f, beef at 58°f in cooler drawer at cook line. In cooler overnight. -raw pork at 60°f, raw chicken at 59°f, cooked, stuffed peppers at 61°f in walk in cooler. All items in walk in cooler overnight. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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/ Warning
- 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. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2024 revealed 15 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 6/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/3/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer for ice cream. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled: -interior of ice cream bar machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. -hand wash sink not in location across from oven. Large bakers table in location where Hand sink should be. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Over easy eggs and ceviche not marked on menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 has added cooler and steam table that has obstructed access to handwash sink by ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/29/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
8
Basic
3
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer for ice cream. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -open bag of beans in back kitchen area. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Questo in walk in cooler at 70°f. Label indicates it was cooked on the 03/28. Warning
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Questo in walk in cooler at 70°f. Label indicates it was cooked on the 03/28. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Black beans 70°f to 77°f, cooked rice 70°f, yucca 65°f, refried beans 65°f, raw shell eggs ambient air >60°f in upright reach in cooler. All items in cooler overnight. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Shredded chicken at 45°f in walk in cooler. Operator moved to another cooler. -black beans 70°f to 77°f, cooked rice 70°f, yucca 65°f, refried beans 65°f in upright reach in cooler. In cooler overnight. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled: -interior of ice cream bar machine. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Handsink next to ice machine is obstructed by cooler. -items stored in handwash sink in kitchen by the back door. Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. -hand wash sink not in location across from oven. Large bakers table in location where Hand sink should be. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Over easy eggs and ceviche not marked on menu. Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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 has added cooler and steam table that has obstructed access to handwash sink by ice machine. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -restrooms. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/29/2024 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 8 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/17/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/17/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).