Tequila Veintiuno Cafe and Paleteria

2311 Fl-524, Ste 106, Cocoa, FL 32926
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Tequila Veintiuno Cafe and Paleteria has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 13 violations.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up 12 times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Cocoa restaurant scores 82. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

16
Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2025
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Cutting boards **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers were stored inside hand sink in dish machine area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink in bar area. Operator added towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jose expired 9-8-25
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray container; operator labeled "acid cleaner" during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches found on floor in dry storage room. Operator cleaned up **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
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. Dish machine at 0 ppm. They are out of chlorine sanitizer. Per Operator, they are receiving sanitizer today. Operator started using three compartment sink instead with Quat sanitizer
16-55-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In mop sink
29-18-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Horchata cooler at kitchen entrance broken door, duct tape used to repair glass door
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On dry rack in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn and soiled gaskets in kitchen reach in cooler under microwave Missing knobs on gas burner grill
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food stored on floor In walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Throughout kitchen equipment. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under microwave in kitchen on cook line. Operator initiated cleanup during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Strawberries and blueberries over portioned salsa in bottom of make table server side. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Also rusty
22-16-4
33
Sep 12, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 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. First reading is 0 ppm. Operator reprimed dish machine. Second reading 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored above raw shelled eggs in walk in cooler. Operator corrected positioning **Corrected On-Site**
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. Tomato puree stored in reach in cooler under make table dated 9/5/25 Cooked pork stored in reach in cooler under microwave date marked 9/5/25 Cooked rice stored in reach in cooler under microwave date marked 8/31/25 Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ceviche stored in reach in cooler under make table at 51F
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ceviche stored in reach in cooler under make table at 51F
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener -Cutting boards on cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test kit not available. Chlorine test strips expired in 2024. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rusty dry storage room shelves
22-31-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Big blue tank not secured. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler unit and make table on cook line in disrepair. Operator placed ice under container until fixed. Reach in cooler doors by steam table at the end of cook line in disrepair
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On dry rack at the end of cook line and on dry rack in dish machine area **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A box of plantains and corn bucket in walk in freezer floor. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. And in black reach in freezer in bar area **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on over door handle on cook line
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Above flat top grill in kitchen
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease around hood filters above grill. Hot box gaskets in disrepair
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler in ice cream shop area and in reach in cooler on cook line under make table. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Crab legs and chile rellenos uncovered in walk in freezer. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapples over uncovered diced tomatoes and onions. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
18
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strip for sink and surface sanitation.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter device no date of last service.
29-28-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not stored inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting at the right of soda machine at entrance of kitchen.
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk container of oil stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in 3 door reach in cooler on cookline.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
55
Sep 10, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiping soiled gloves with soiled wet cloth tied to hip and touching clean surfaces. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
12A-28-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed at non chemical side of the split. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser nozzle of slushy drink machine has an accumulation of mold like substance Cutting board on cookline flip top reach in cooler soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tile throughout dry storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout kitchen area food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
58
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiping soiled gloves with soiled wet cloth tied to hip and touching clean surfaces.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 9 live flying insects inside of box of chile peppers in dry storeroom. SEE STOP SALE **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs stored over raw beef and raw beef stored over raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator fixed. **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. Flan and chile rellenos store in walk in cooler past seven days of date mark.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In dry store room container of dry chile peppers with nine live flying insects inside of box. SEE STOP SALE
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In two door pull out cooler and reach in cooler on prep line. Operator said items have been in since this morning. raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw pork (56F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding); pico (53F - Cold Holding) SEE STOP SALE
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In two door pull out cooler and reach in cooler on prep line raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw pork (56F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding); pico (53F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed at non chemical side of the split.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser nozzle of slushy drink machine has an accumulation of mold like substance Cutting board on cookline flip top reach in cooler soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 bottles in front bar area not secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tile throughout dry storage room.
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on ice machine in kitchen not properly stored. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. In office room clean cloths stored on floor. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-19-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In front stall of women's restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout kitchen area food debris.
36-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple soda bibs stored on floor in liquor room.
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees hand wash sign provided at front bar area of hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid. Fries no longer frozen soft to touch.
03A-05-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
17
Mar 29, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jan 29, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee on cooks line washing hands for less then 5 seconds due to no cold water to mix with hot making it too hot to water hands properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Observed cook wearing gloves, go from placing raw chicken and vegetables on grill, touching multiple surfaces then return to grill without removing gloves, hand washing and reapplying new gloves, again re-educated, **Admin Complaint**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. None for quat or chlorine available in site **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Admin Complaint**
16-33-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on make table heavy soiled and stained. Observed portable cutting boards also stained **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No for quat or chlorine available in site **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cooks line hand wash sink without cold water and paper towels. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
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/. Portable quack mole cart being set up to use in dining room for lunch service, when sited on previous inspection for not having plans submitted to use cart, we're told by operator they would be discontinuing this service. Operator stated that owner has sent plans to add the guacamole cart to Tallahassee, per call to plan review office, no plans have been submitted to date, only a letter sent to the plan review office letting them know of her intent to remove a wall, increase seating and operating mobile gauc cart.table top Guacamole still being offered on menu. Needs to be removed and not in service until plans application has been submitted **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: At time of the callback, operator had not removed table service guacamole station from the menu as required, service cart to prepared guacamole table side was set up for operation at the time of the callback. It was communicated to operator by inspector, that the table service was NOT to be in place AND removed from menu until plans-and application where submitted AND APPROVED by the plan review office. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employee is cook in kitchen as manager, no employee food training completed, no managers food certificate and no signed employee agreement in place. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pour bottle in bar mixer container stored on floor with blue liquid, not known if liquor of chemical, not labeled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. At ice machine, filter unit not dated. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice machine storage bin soiled with black mold like substance, on deflector and side walls **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Not secured behind the bar 3 co2 tanks in place **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Multiple drain covers missing on floor drains. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages on prep tables, cell phone and other personal items as well observed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked while still wet at wait station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler drawers under grill missing handle on one drawers, gasket broken on 2 drawers. Ice machine ice bin door broken on corners, not fully sealing product. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple broken floor tiles, standing water, soiled floors, walk in cooler, dish room and cooks line. Walls, floors and backboards soiled under and behind equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of prep tables, table legs and shelving soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Wait station reach in cooler with excessive amount of water in bottom of unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cases of produce, mushrooms, pineapples stored over ready to eat food items in walk in cooler, 5 gallon fryer oil stored on floor of cooks line , both . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
22
Jan 26, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 9 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee on cooks line washing hands for less then 5 seconds due to no cold water to mix with hot making it too hot to water hands properly. **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over ready to eat shredded lettuce in walk in cooler, corrected. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. None for quat or chlorine available in site **Warning**
16-33-4
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. Opened gallon milk from 2 days prior not date marked, corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on make table heavy soiled and stained. Observed portable cutting boards also stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No for quat or chlorine available in site **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cooks line hand wash sink without cold water and paper towels. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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/. Portable quack mole cart being set up to use in dining room for lunch service, when sited on previous inspection for not having plans submitted to use cart, we're told by operator they would be discontinuing this service. Operator stated that owner has sent plans to add the guacamole cart to Tallahassee, per call to plan review office, no plans have been submitted to date, only a letter sent to the plan review office letting them know of her intent to remove a wall, increase seating and operating mobile gauc cart.table top Guacamole still being offered on menu. Needs to be removed and not in service until plans application has been submitted **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
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 employee is cook in kitchen as manager, no employee food training completed, no managers food certificate and no signed employee agreement in place. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pour bottle in bar mixer container stored on floor with blue liquid, not known if liquor of chemical, not labeled **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. At ice machine, filter unit not dated. **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice machine storage bin soiled with black mold like substance, on deflector and side walls **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Not secured behind the bar 3 co2 tanks in place **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Multiple drain covers missing on floor drains. **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages on prep tables, cell phone and other personal items as well observed. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked while still wet at wait station. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler drawers under grill missing handle on one drawers, gasket broken on 2 drawers. Ice machine ice bin door broken on corners, not fully sealing product. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple broken floor tiles, standing water, soiled floors, walk in cooler, dish room and cooks line. Walls, floors and backboards soiled under and behind equipment **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of prep tables, table legs and shelving soiled with debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler drawers on cooks line soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Wait station reach in cooler with excessive amount of water in bottom of unit. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cases of produce, mushrooms, pineapples stored over ready to eat food items in walk in cooler, 5 gallon fryer oil stored on floor of cooks line , both . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
17
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Counter slicer soiled with old food debris, last used 2days prior. Counter mounted can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Counter slicer soiled last used 3 days prior. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler drawers on cooks line, missing sections of stainless steel panels, exposed insulation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen / prep areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooks line / prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of prep tables and table legs soiled. Food carts in prep area soiled old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored behind ready to eat tomatoes in reach in cooler drawers on cooks line, corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
67
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 7 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish stored over unwashed pineapple in walk in cooler, corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Approx 2# cooked rice, reheated in microwave in unfold safe bag with printed thank you. 1 each fresh tomato, spoiled and broken. 20# drink /consumable ice at bar. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gorilla paste And stainless cleaner stored over clean dishes and food prep areas **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat cheese sauce and salsa in walk in cooler, corrected Cooks line raw ground meat stored behind fully cooked corn, corrected Bottom drawer of cooks line raw and cooked seafood items not separated correctly, corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over whole raw shell eggs in walk in cooler, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed dishwasher change tasks and go to hand wash sink to wash hands while still wearing gloves. Corrected and reeducted. Observed multiple food handlers completed multiple task without removing gloves and hand washing. Leaving cooks line and retrieving items from walk in, moving items to dish room etc. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. At bar squeeze bottles of flavored syrups stored in drink ice at the beverage station, items removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-56-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Counter slicer soiled with old food debris, last used 2days prior. Counter mounted can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at ice cream shop side, used as dump sink. Also hand wash sink used to fill food pans, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator using peroxide sanitizer solution, no test strips on site for product, extremely concentrated. Recommended switching to chlorine, test strips on site. **Warning**
16-37-1
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/. Observed table side food preparation of guacamole from mobile food cart. Table side food cart must be added to plans. Observed server cutting unwashed avocadoes, sticker still intact, using cutting board and knife for service and NOT returning soiled utensils to dishroom, stored soiled items on food cart **Warning**
51-16-7
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. New employees on site, no paperwork filled out for them, paperwork on site incomplete **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Prepared on site frozen juice bars in ice cream shop missing information. Only one label with logo of location on product **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple cooked on site items in walk in cooler not date marked when prepared, Prepared on site tortilla stuff with cheese cake filling, not date marked **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Chill stix in walk in freezer stored on floor. Removed, wash, rinse and sanitized and placed back In walk in freezer wrapped in plastic. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cooks line and prep side of kitchen, employee beverages/cups on prep tables **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 persons in food prep no hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler drawers on cooks line, missing sections of stainless steel panels, exposed insulation. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen / prep areas. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooks line / prep area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. 5 gallon bucket holding shredded lettuce as it was being prepped stored inside trash can, corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Standing water ho,ding clean utensils on cooks line at 90° , removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of prep tables and table legs soiled. Food carts in prep area soiled old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee chopping whole head lettuce pulled directly from wrap without first washing, wrappers states wash before use, product taken to sink to wash. On the make at table gacamole cart, washed avocados with labels still attached . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler items **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored behind ready to eat tomatoes in reach in cooler drawers on cooks line, corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
8
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Requirements given to the operator t the time of the inspection to completed by the next routine inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-10: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Paper work given to operator to comply by the next routine inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-10: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Popsicles prepared on site not labeled on the product, Per the food code: 3-201.11(C) FC: (C) Packaged food shall be labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101 Food Labeling, 9 CFR 317 Labeling, Marking Devices, and Containers, and 9 CFR 381 Subpart N Labeling and Containers, and as specified under Sections 3-202.17 and 3-202.18. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-10: **Time Extended**
02D-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-10: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-10: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-10: 4 co2 tanks currently at bar not secured **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-10: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked wet on wait station beverage station. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-10: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor drains soiled, old food and debris Standing water on floor near walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-10: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-10: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. 2 live flies in kitchen with back door open. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-10: Gap at back door when closed **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Drain line from the oasis machine and ice well not plumbed to floor drain, currently draining into buckets. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-10: **Time Extended**
29-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. All thru the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-10: **Time Extended**
21-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Door to ice cream shop side installed foam on doors, not smooth and easily cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-10: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
43
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 7 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 34 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.see stop sale cooked chicken from previous day 49° colling from overnight 15# **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Portioned salsa at 56° holding at ambient air from 11 am, placed in walk in freezer to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. See stop sale seasoned raw ribeye steak from previous day at 5pm; (43-45F - Cooling); seasoned diced steak from previous day prepped from ambient air 10am (44-46F). 30# total raw beef **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observer food runner, apply gloves with out first hand washing, corrected and re-educated. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly landing on portable food cart 1 live fly in the trash can at the prep area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw fish and scallops in reach in cooler drawers on cooks line, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. Reuse of jugs with hollow handles, single use item.
25-28-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. seasoned raw ribeye steak from previous day at 5pm; (43-45F - Cooling); seasoned diced steak from previous day prepped from ambient air 10am (44-46F). 30# total raw beef cooked chicken from previous day 49° colling from overnight 15# **Warning**
01B-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/
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. Paper work given to operator to comply by the next routine inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Popsicles prepared on site not labeled on the product, Per the food code: 3-201.11(C) FC: (C) Packaged food shall be labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101 Food Labeling, 9 CFR 317 Labeling, Marking Devices, and Containers, and 9 CFR 381 Subpart N Labeling and Containers, and as specified under Sections 3-202.17 and 3-202.18.
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Requirements given to the operator t the time of the inspection to completed by the next routine inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener Wiping cloths used to dry dishes, not air drying.Soda gun at the bar soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at bar blocked from use by tubs of sour mix,
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cleaned plates with debris from shelf above.
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Glasses at the bar stored with lip of glass on soiled bottom of unit
24-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked wet on wait station beverage station.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor drains soiled, old food and debris Standing water on floor near walk in cooler
36-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cart used for table side guacamole prep soile.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. 2 live flies in kitchen with back door open.
35B-05-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Drain line from the oasis machine and ice well not plumbed to floor drain, currently draining into buckets.
29-07-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. All thru the kitchen.
21-10-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Hand power drill stored on meat slicer, removed b6 operator
42-03-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Dry seasoning in stock room not covered, corrected
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mangos stored over washed liner lettuce.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Door to ice cream shop side installed foam on doors, not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-30-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White product with out label on cooks line, salt.
02D-01-5
6
Sep 6, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Using thank you Togo bags for holding floor soft shell tortilla on cookline
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Put out 1 hour ago, salsa homemade (54F - Cold Holding) suggested rapid chill on salsa. Retemped at 39F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Cutting board on cookline stained
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Entrance to kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using bowl without handle to scoop beans **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table cookline no lid. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler low boy **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot with corn on floor at end of cookline Sauce buckets on floor in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted or protected **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at bar **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Lowboy under flat top and under grill top. Operator has order in for replacement of doors **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen vegetables in sink with no running water. Operator placed back into refrigeration to thaw **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
30
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Servers not hand washing after touching soiled plates, Cooks not removing gloves and hand washing after touching raw chicken Server not washing bar glasses on correct order of wash, rinse and sanitize Dish washer not training to test dishwashing foe sanitizer daily. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the reach in cooler drawers heavily soiled with old food debris, odor from bottom drawer where raw seafood items stored **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Carmen G. Manager on duty at the time of th inspection not able to correct sanitation issue on the Dish Washing Machine and able to take corrective action with employees hand washing, needed pointed out by inspector to be carried out. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
53A-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in cooler drawers heavily soiled with old food debris, odor from bottom drawer where raw seafood items stored - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Multiple soiled wiping cloths stored on cooks line equipment, some used to dry soiled gloves as observed of cook. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
21-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooks line-heavily soiled with old food and slime like substance. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cleaned up tensile and pans stored on rusted metal shelving - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
24-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: cup at wait station stacked wet **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door frame to the walk in freezer has missing molding around door . - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases and tubs of food and bar liquids items stored on floor of walk in cooler, dry stock room with multiple items stored on floor 55 gallon tub of fried on site tortilla chips stored on floor Fryer oil cases stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: Items still stored on floor of walk in freezer **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer chest freezer build up of ice. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler drawers under grill station all with exposed insulation from broken drawers, operator stated new drawers on order - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tequila Veintiuno Cafe and Paleteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tequila Veintiuno Cafe and Paleteria on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tequila Veintiuno Cafe and Paleteria?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Tequila Veintiuno Cafe and Paleteria.

How does Tequila Veintiuno Cafe and Paleteria compare to other restaurants in Cocoa?

Tequila Veintiuno Cafe and Paleteria most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cocoa average of 82.

Has Tequila Veintiuno Cafe and Paleteria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tequila Veintiuno Cafe and Paleteria have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tequila Veintiuno Cafe and Paleteria 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 Tequila Veintiuno Cafe and Paleteria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tequila Veintiuno Cafe and Paleteria is inspected around five times per year on average.