Marimba Cocina Mexicana
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Marimba Cocina Mexicana has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Rockledge restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad station **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
74
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad station reach in cooler shelves are starting to peel and flake **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
74
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 #10 cans of tomatoes paste are dented on can rack. Owner pulled the 2 cans off of rack and put in credit area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Was hanging above prep area. Owner discarded it **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad station reach in cooler shelves are starting to peel and flake **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad station **Warning**
29-49-6
55
Jan 28, 2025
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go bowl in sugar container use has a scoop with no handle. Operator discarded to go container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
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.
06-09-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar area
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed ice machine in back of the house interior is soiled
22-20-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
74
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Observed raw chicken over raw fish. Operator re-educated that raw chicken need to be on the bottom of raw fish. Poultry has higher cooking temp then then fish. Operator place raw chicken under raw fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen next to dishwasher and bar hand wash sink had items store into the sink. Operator removed items in born sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets is soiled with black like substance
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
67
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - 2 Dented cans present. See stop sale. Jalapeño
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw steak in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa made 12-5 found 12-13
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Salsa
01B-24-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine over 200 ppm. Manager dumped out filled filled with just water several times. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
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. Dish washer and server less than 60 days.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. For ice machine
29-28-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sugar
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to walk in cooler.
36-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Corner of back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Over press station **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Gaskets on cook line cooler drawers badly torn **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jugs with handles reused for juice.
25-32-4
Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Cook line
24-18-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of water used for tortillas **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
22
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Sanitizer at 0ppm. Advised to sanitized all dishes in 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
16-59-1
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. 2 spray bottles , one with blue and the clear not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on work line cooler Exposed insulation in cookline cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallon bucket of salsa stored on freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, beans, and rice. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marimba Cocina Mexicana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marimba Cocina Mexicana on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marimba Cocina Mexicana?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Marimba Cocina Mexicana.
How does Marimba Cocina Mexicana compare to other restaurants in Rockledge?
Marimba Cocina Mexicana most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Rockledge average of 87.
Has Marimba Cocina Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marimba Cocina Mexicana have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Marimba Cocina Mexicana means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Marimba Cocina Mexicana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marimba Cocina Mexicana is inspected around three times per year on average.
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