Mexico's Grill
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Mexico's Grill 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about eight violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Mexico's Grill's latest score of 64 falls below the Cocoa Beach average of 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan on stovetop cooked corn (97F - Hot Holding). Operator turned on burner to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun tip behind bar is soiled. Dispenser chute to drink machine is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator marked all foods with prep dates **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in reach-in cooler. Operator placed lids on foods **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener is soiled. Dispenser chute for oasis machine at bar is soiled. Soda gun tip is soiled behind the bar. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in dry storage room are stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in lower holding area reach in cooler on cook line across from stove top
29-49-6
82
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi and raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic shopping bags with printed ink being used to store tortillas **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Main unit in kitchen and one behind the bar **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
29-42-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
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. Fully thawed raw mahi and raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf over make line. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hair net **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to frozen drink maker at bar. Utensils in standing water at 73°F. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand wash sink on cook line
31B-04-4
41
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags with ink designs used to store cooked rice.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Counter mounted can opener is soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hair net **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's restroom
32-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
64
Mar 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pot of queso (56F - Cooling)from day prior.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Pot of queso (56F - Cooling)from day prior. SEE STOP SALE
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oasis machine is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in beans. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Talapia being thawed at room temperature. Operator moved to refrigeration **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ppm. Remade and trained staff to make correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
52
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
52
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef in non commercially sealed bag over raw seafood in upright freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in front counter hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Walls.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By office.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket.
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on cookline cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons in expo area. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mexico's Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mexico's Grill on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mexico's Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mexico's Grill.
How does Mexico's Grill compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?
Mexico's Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.
Has Mexico's Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mexico's Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mexico's Grill 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 Mexico's Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mexico's Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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