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Xela Tacos

1990 Michigan Ave, Vin 1184, Cocoa, FL 32922
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Xela Tacos stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Cocoa restaurant scores 82. The record reflects steady performance over time.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Had steel wool and wash cloth stored in sink
31A-11-4
90
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4/1/2025
50-17-3
86
Mar 7, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Had a bowl and knife stored in the hand wash sink operator remove items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed pvc pipes that is connected to the Mfdv that run into under ground building septic tank that is next to Mfdv. Per operator Mfdv does have built in waste water tank. **Warning**
51-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container full up with sugar not labeled. Operator label the container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container full of sugar had a styrofoam cup use has a scoop with no handle. Operator removed cup **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
78
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Hand Wash Sink had green scrubbing and a plastic lid in the Hand Wash Sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
90
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. According to supervisor C. Woods put a 60 callback to get CFM complied **Warning**
53A-01-7
90
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: **Time Extended**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Person in charge not ensuring employees are properly maintaining the temperatures of time/temperature control for safety foods during hot and cold holding. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: **Time Extended**
53A-17-1
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Xela Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Xela Tacos on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Xela Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Xela Tacos.

How does Xela Tacos compare to other restaurants in Cocoa?

Xela Tacos most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Cocoa average of 82.

Has Xela Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Xela Tacos have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Xela Tacos 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 Xela Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Xela Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.

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