A Pinch of Rodriguez

24 S Babcock St, Melbourne, FL 32901

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

A Pinch of Rodriguez appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The city-wide average for Melbourne sits at 84, putting A Pinch of Rodriguez on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers not inverted **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Sent copy to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop cheese **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Feb 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Provided for operator **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plantains on floor **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Feb 10, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was A Pinch of Rodriguez last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A Pinch of Rodriguez on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does A Pinch of Rodriguez compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

A Pinch of Rodriguez most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Melbourne average of 84.

Has A Pinch of Rodriguez's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at A Pinch of Rodriguez have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at A Pinch of Rodriguez means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is A Pinch of Rodriguez inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, A Pinch of Rodriguez is inspected around two times per year on average.

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