Taco City 3
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Taco City 3 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 7, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average for Cocoa Beach sits at 77, putting Taco City 3 on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle hanging below flood rim of triple sink
29-37-4
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. 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
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. Newest hire has not signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Unwashed produce in walk in cooler under dripping condenser. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
64
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine in exterior shed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Stand up reach in cooler near office has exposed insulation on interior of door **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Aug 27, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line sour cream (52F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No Vacuum breaker installed at hose bibb in rear of building
29-34-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at triple sink hanging below rim **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Installed ice machine in dry storage room no hand wash sink present no plan on file **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on water filter for ice machine operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
29-28-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelving are chipped and rusted
22-16-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured operator secured **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 500+ ppm operator remade
21-08-4
39
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer handled soiled dishes and then began to put away clean dishes without washing hands
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer returned from eating meal and began working without washing hands
12A-05-4
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Avocados being made into guacamole still have stickers. Multiple stickers cut. Observed pieces of stickers in scooped avocado.
01B-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw bacon stored over chili. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle at triple sink in dish area hangs below the flood rim of sink **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler sour cream (50F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. 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 Sequoya has been in management position for over 6 months and has not acquired manger certificate
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ppm. Operator remade to 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping
14-17-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados being made into guacamole still have stickers. Multiple stickers cut. Observed pieces of stickers in scooped avocado. SEE STOP SALE
08B-39-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks near walk in cooler are not secured. Operator tethered **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
26
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 live flying insects in bar area. Killed all but 5 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Observed 8 live flying insects at callback **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
86
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
10 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered through rear door and put on gloves to make a ticket without washing hands first
12A-16-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib at rear of building
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on Cook line cut lettuce (64F - Cold Holding) is stored above the fill line of unit **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chili in container with make date of 9/19/23
01B-13-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle in dish area is hanging below the flood rim of sink
29-37-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chili in container with make date of 9/19/23
02C-01-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 live flying insects in bar area. Killed all but 5 **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Cook removed tortilla from heating press with bare hands. SEE STOP SALE
01B-12-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook removed tortilla from heating press with bare hands. SEE STOP SALE
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled soiled dishes then handled clean dishes without washing hands
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Huevos Rancheros is served with over easy eggs. Operator marked all menus **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food stored in walk in cooler are not covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
17
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. items on counter time at ambient air for approx 15-30 mins ; seasoned cooked ground beef (63F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (79-80F - Cold Holding). Items placed in walk in cooler to rapid chill at 115pm. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 25# of consumable ice, cross contaminated from mold like substance of foam inside lid to ice machine.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Spray bottles with blue liquid not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-21-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.in prep area, replaced with tortillas **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Area in front of walk in cooler bare cement needs sealed/painted
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving with rust.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall by side door near Dish Washing station not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-30-4
Basic - Weather strip used inside lid if ice creating of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. See stop sale of 25# consumable ice , cross contamination observed.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 Co2 tanks in storage room not secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees hat stored over foil and plastic wrap, employees keysand wallet stored on prep table, both corrected **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to ice bin in outside back room not insulated, foam was attached to create gap, operator state new lid/door is on order. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door with gap at bottom, door near dishwashing station
35B-01-4
43
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from fryers on cook line. cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); pico (49F - Cold Holding); sour cream (52F - Cold Holding) Overplayed all foods on Time control **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda dispenser behind bar have an accumulation of mold like substance. Under surface of beer tower has an accumulation of mold like substance **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sequoia has been employed for almost one year and never received training
53B-02-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler on cook line across from fryers
29-49-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods have an accumulation of dust. Fan mounted to ceiling in prep area has an accumulation of dust
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in corner of cook line across from fryers has a broken door that does not allow for proper seal. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink and cell phone on cutting board in corner of cook line. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic containers with no handle used as scoops in rice, sugar and flour bins. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco City 3 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco City 3 on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco City 3?
Across the inspection record, “spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Taco City 3.
How does Taco City 3 compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?
Taco City 3 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.
Has Taco City 3's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco City 3 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco City 3 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Taco City 3 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco City 3 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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