El Buzo Restaurant

7002 N Atlantic Ave #110, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at El Buzo Restaurant stretching back to 2025. On Apr 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Cape Canaveral average 76, so El Buzo Restaurant trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over bread in reach-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Fernando 3/3/21 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door does not close under own weight
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Paint peeling away from ceiling over make line.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and plastic water bottles on the floor. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler. Raw chicken and eggs stored above vegetables. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of soiled utensils in well at hand wash sink next to dish area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.front of kitchen
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided signage. Operator posted **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
32-17-4
61
May 8, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door does not fully close under own weight
32-04-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hole in the wall over prep table in kitchen. Ceiling grid has paint peeling over prep table.
36-51-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Buzo Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Buzo Restaurant on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Buzo Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Buzo Restaurant.

How does El Buzo Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cape Canaveral?

El Buzo Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Canaveral average of 76.

Has El Buzo Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Buzo Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Buzo Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.