Mexico City Street Food

855 Mason Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32117
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
6
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Mexico City Street Food has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around eight violations to closer to 12 violations per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 71, which Mexico City Street Food's 6 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

7
Inspections
5
Critical latest
3
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
6
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
4
Sep 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: -employee handled soiled dishes at 3 compartment sink prior to sorting cleaned and sanitized dishes from sanitize basin without washing hands. Advised operator that this violation must be in compliance upon next unannounced inspection. Strongly encouraged to specifically train employees on tasks that require handwashing prior to handling food. -manager instructed employee ti wash hands/rewash dishes **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: -soiled cutting boards, must be in compliance upon next unannounced indpection **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: -items stored inside hand sink **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
70
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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**
01B-36-5
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**
08A-05-6
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**
01B-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**
03A-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**
03D-02-5
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**
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to dispense rice. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Damage to wall behind three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
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**
16-13-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -styrofoam cups stored on floor at front counter. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated mold like substance behind three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
25
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Nov 17, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mexico City Street Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mexico City Street Food on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Mexico City Street Food compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?

Mexico City Street Food most recently scored 6 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.

Has Mexico City Street Food's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mexico City Street Food have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mexico City Street Food 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 Mexico City Street Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mexico City Street Food is inspected around three times per year on average.