El Mezcalito Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
52
Score
Across the available record, El Mezcalito Mexican Grill has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 14 violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.
That's lower than the typical Palm Bay restaurant, which scores around 76. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found four small flies in back storage area near soda syrup.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in back of kitchen prep line.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles on cook line soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has gap at bottom. Door nearest office. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in walk in freezer missing and damaged. Floor tiles in kitchen from last inspection repaired. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Various lights burned out in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chest freezer exterior soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door left open with plastic guard that ends approximately 1.5' from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Five gallon vanilla ice cream in chest freezer with no lid. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
52
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Managers with cards not present during inspection with more than 4 employees present - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler has water on floor from dripping overhead. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Numerous ceiling tiles soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back on both sides of kitchen door wasted at lower area won't seal. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken and missing tiles on cook line by griddles. Grout missing between tiles on flooring with debris in spaces. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer at the freezer discharge from blower. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Several lights out or dimmed in kitchen. 2 under hood burned out. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign missing at back hand wash station. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handle on reach in chest freezer is dirty Handle microwave Track for vent screens and side separation wall on vent hood dirty with dripping grease. Handle on microwave in kitchen cook line dirty Vent screens over deep fat fryer dripping grease. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
61
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep line dirty. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
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/ Managers with cards not present during inspection with more than 4 employees present
53A-05-6
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 hire Alejandro has not signed agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Various unlabeled bottles in kitchen, at least one containing bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank not secured in dry store area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Numerous ceiling tiles soiled.
36-32-5
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. Salmon seal not broken, fish still frozen. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on back prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back on both sides of kitchen door wasted at lower area won't seal.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler has water on floor from dripping overhead.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken and missing tiles on cook line by griddles. Grout missing between tiles on flooring with debris in spaces.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer at the freezer discharge from blower.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scope at bar was laying in ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on stove handle both stoves. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Several lights out or dimmed in kitchen. 2 under hood burned out.
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign missing at back hand wash station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handle on reach in chest freezer is dirty Handle microwave Track for vent screens and side separation wall on vent hood dirty with dripping grease. Handle on microwave in kitchen cook line dirty Vent screens over deep fat fryer dripping grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef broth cooked and chicken raw an flour not covered in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado stickers still on skin after washed.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM operator using sanitizer purchased from Sisco that did not turn test strip. Corrected to 75 PPM **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
27
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank not secured in bar area - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cookline make table - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blue plastic cups above drink station in kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in make table reach in cooler on cook line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease and debris Soiled gaskets in reach in coolers **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
32
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 in house only has food handler card and card is expired. Educated operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: extended 59 days **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Time extended until 6 oct 2024 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Food manager card holder is off today recommend additional personnel trained as food managers**Admin Complaint** **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Extreme ice buildup in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of handwashing sink across from tortilla chip storage used as a dump sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 in house only has food handler card and card is expired. Educated operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: extended 59 days **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Time extended until 6 oct 2024 **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
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. 1 new employee under 60 days no employee health reporting agreement - copy sent to operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: extended 59 days **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Extend until 6 October 2024 **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several employees had expired food handlers cards **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: extended 59 days **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Time extended until 6 oct 2024 **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Extreme ice buildup in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over griddle heavily soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
61
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink in between food prep tables unable to turn on hot water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: extended 6 days **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of handwashing sink across from tortilla chip storage used as a dump sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for dishwasher or sanitizer buckets **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 in house only has food handler card and card is expired. Educated operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: extended 59 days **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
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. 1 new employee under 60 days no employee health reporting agreement - copy sent to operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: extended 59 days **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several employees had expired food handlers cards **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: extended 59 days **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic containers on storage rack not inverted - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Extreme ice buildup in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over griddle heavily soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
47
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2-3 small live flying insects over hand washing sink 2-3 small live flying insects in bar area 3-4 small ants in can opener holder **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Carnitas 45 F - cold holding; in walk in cooler
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Carnitas 45 F - cold holding; prepped on 5 Aug. in walk-in refrigerator
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. No hole or cut in 1 thawed mahi pouch and 4 thawed salmon pouches with packaging requires a opening before thawing
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several employees had expired food handlers cards **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink in between food prep tables unable to turn on hot water. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of handwashing sink across from tortilla chip storage used as a dump sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for dishwasher or sanitizer buckets **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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 in house only has food handler card and card is expired. Educated operator **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks. Hand washing Sink across from triple sink and handwashing sink between prep tables **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. 1 new employee under 60 days no employee health reporting agreement - copy sent to operator **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Prep area- chicken base, salt, flour Dry storage- beans Walk in cooler- carnitas, cut peppers, cut onions, mole, chicken stock, shredded beef **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop ground beef in steam table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic containers on storage rack not inverted
24-05-4
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. 1 mahi fillets and 4 salmon fillets **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Extreme ice buildup in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle on cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over griddle heavily soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table on end of cook line across from dishwasher **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
18
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Soap and sanitizer mixed together in triple sink located in the bar. Educated operator and Provided sanitation handout
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw hamburger stored over empanadas and veggies in white chest reach-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw bacon stored over stuffed jalapeños in reach in cooler, raw beef stored over prepped vegetables in drawer on cookline, raw beef stored over beverages in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale 6.62 pounds x 3 Tomato sauce
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels at handwash sink next to prep table
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sinks in the bar and in the handicap stall in men's restroom
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Nozzle of soda gun in bar heavily soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing bleach not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of blackmold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowls with no handle used to dispense sugar and flour **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cups near server station not completely air dried before being stacked.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair: Gaskets on 1st reach-in cooler torn, walk in freezer has leak, multiple parts of steam table not functional **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Extreme Ice buildup in walk-in freezer due to leak in roof **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Gaskets on reach-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on stove **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning in dry storage
36-62-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, operator states he has maintenance coming tomorrow to address it **Corrective Action Taken**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered: sauces in walk-in freezer, veggies and empanadas in reach-in chest freezer, dry beans in dry storage, multiple pitchers of various beverages in reach in cooler on expo line**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Urinals out of order, and one toilet in woman's bathroom, operator thinks the problem is linked and has plumber coming to fix next week **Corrective Action Taken**
32-23-4
19
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand sink by white chest freezer - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
31B-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in flour no handle **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Through out kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over front expo line - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets black like substance **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline unit - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled granulated substance under tea station - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
61
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
10
Nov 1, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table salsa pico 49f cold holding sour cream 48f cold holding. Guacamole 50f cold holding. Diced tomatoes 48f cold holding cook said just refilled and had out. Suggest rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in sink at bar
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen to the left
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked wings and milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets sandwich
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked pork, raw steak, raw fish, cooked chicken. All in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage
36-36-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in sugar **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
35
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit for 3 bay - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filters soiled. Repeat Cook line cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Prep portion chicken and beef food at 2:15 prepped at 10:00 Cook line cooler drawers ; raw chicken (51F -ambient cooling ); raw beef (47F - Ambient cool) recommended to rapid chill to 41F. Placed in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken and steaks in reach in cooler drawers 44F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chest freezer raw beef in same container as open onion rings, etc
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For tilapia used in ceviche where no heat is applied only lime juice. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Hand soap over box of tamarind. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Interior of microwave soiled. Interior of ice machine inside ledge. Soda gun soiled at bar. Repeat
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Shrimp, tilapia octopus ceviche served raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit for 3 bay
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish room.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack by single service items on prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Hood filters soiled. Repeat Cook line cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons on expo
24-18-4
Basic - Stored containers of food not covered in the walk in cooler. Pork, drinks cooked vegetables.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed produce over cut clean vegetables in the walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour, sugar or salt. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Mezcalito Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Mezcalito Mexican Grill on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Mezcalito Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at El Mezcalito Mexican Grill.
How does El Mezcalito Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?
El Mezcalito Mexican Grill most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has El Mezcalito Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Mezcalito Mexican Grill have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Mezcalito Mexican Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is El Mezcalito Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Mezcalito Mexican Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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