Taco Mextizo
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
39
Score
Going back to 2023, Taco Mextizo has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, showing up seven times.
By comparison, the average Cocoa facility scores 82, putting Taco Mextizo on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw steak with gloves, then continue to change gloves without handwashing to handle clean utensils. Inspector coached employee on proper handwashing **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Birrias stored in walk in cooler dated 1/26 Cooked Plantains stored in walk in cooler dated 1/27
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Birrias stored in walk in cooler dated 1/26 Cooked Plantains stored in walk in cooler dated 1/27
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen with container and utensils stored inside. Operator removed. Wiping clothes stored hanging inside hand sink by mop sink area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan prepared 2 days prior not date marked. Operator date marked them **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cooked rice container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers on dry rack not inverted. Operator flipped them **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink, water bottle and jug on shelf next to to go containers. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light above grill
36-62-4
39
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on make tables - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Shared dumpster **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Per operator, plaza management is requesting dumpsters to remain open **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
90
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Operator removed mop sink , mop sink was located in room by back exit door. Walls on room has been removed and rooms is no longer been used for preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Extension given for 30 days for plan review per supervisor on duty. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Time extended to comply ceiling and walls. Has to be smooth and easily cleanable **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on make tables - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Shared dumpster **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Per operator, plaza management is requesting dumpsters to remain open **Time Extended**
33-16-4
82
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Operator removed mop sink , mop sink was located in room by back exit door. Walls on room has been removed and rooms is no longer been used for preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Extension given for 30 days for plan review per supervisor on duty. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door in lobby area not self closing - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on make tables - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in restaurant or other areas of the establishment. Gas smell throughout restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Shared dumpster **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
74
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Operator removed mop sink , mop sink was located in room by back exit door. Walls on room has been removed and rooms is no longer been used for preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door in lobby area not self closing - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank not chained at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen ceilings are smooth and not easy to clean - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on make tables - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor between fryer and grill is soiled with grease - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in restaurant or other areas of the establishment. Gas smell throughout restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Shared dumpster **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
64
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Operator removed mop sink , mop sink was located in room by back exit door. Walls on room has been removed and rooms is no longer been used for preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor between fryer and grill is soiled with grease - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in restaurant or other areas of the establishment. Gas smell throughout restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Shared dumpster **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door in lobby area not self closing - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank not chained at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen ceilings are smooth and not easy to clean - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on make tables - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
64
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw tenders stored over vegetables in reach in freezer
08A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Flan prepared on site with date of 7-15-2025
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. Flan with date marked of 7-15-2025
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw beef kept for 4 hrs on reach in cooler across from stove with temperature abuse of 51F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw pork kept cold holding for 4 hrs on reach in cooler across from stove, temperature of 51F .
03A-02-5
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. Chlorine dish machine with 10 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponges stored inside hand sink located by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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/. Operator removed mop sink , mop sink was located in room by back exit door. Walls on room has been removed and rooms is no longer been used for preparation.
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked birria meat with date marking of 7-7-2025 Cooked chicken with date marked of 7-12-2025 Both pulled from freezer and label not changed. Per operator birria meat pulled today , chicken pulled yesterday.
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Operator using same certificate cards for two different employees.
53B-10-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door in lobby area not self closing
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle use to scoop cooked beans .
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank not chained at front counter
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen ceilings are smooth and not easy to clean
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on make tables
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor between fryer and grill is soiled with grease
36-73-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in restaurant or other areas of the establishment. Gas smell throughout restaurant.
36-64-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on container above three compartment sink
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Slow drain on pipe under three compartment sink
29-19-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping clothes in sanitizer bucket measured 0 ppm
21-08-4
15
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk not date marked. Operator not sure when it was opened. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile near reach in freezer in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer bottom interior soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Walk in cooler shelves and floor soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sani bucket 200+ppm. Operator remade 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Dishmachine sanitizer 0ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk not date marked. Operator not sure when it was opened.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket with sponge stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Employee Jose not informed of responsibility's. Operator had employee sign document during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher machine not properly sanitizing dishes. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile near reach in freezer in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Walk in cooler shelves and floor soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer bottom interior soiled.
22-16-4
35
Jul 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Dish Washing Machine reading at 0 ppm chlorine, primed unit and still at 0 ppm, sanitizer product was clear, product had started to dissipate, added small amount of bleach retested at 45-50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink sink holding soapy water used in dish washing sink, hand wash sink in back prep room full of equipment, not assessable at all time, both corrected **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in kitchen not fully sealing, open areas.
36-32-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Double bulb light fixture over the 3 compartment sink without covers or shield in place.
38-07-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Printed thank you bags used to store in direct contact food items in reach in freezer and food /meat items in reach in cooler as well.
25-32-4
67
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: Manager was just able to get certificates and able to purchase the training materials to complete the needed food handling training. One time Extention given to complete. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Mextizo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Mextizo on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Mextizo?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Taco Mextizo.
How does Taco Mextizo compare to other restaurants in Cocoa?
Taco Mextizo most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Cocoa average of 82.
Has Taco Mextizo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Mextizo have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taco Mextizo 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 Taco Mextizo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Mextizo is inspected around four times per year on average.
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