EL CHICOS MEXICAN REST&CANTINA

Name: EL CHICOS MEXICAN REST&CANTINA
Address: 1751 EVANS RD, MELBOURNE, FL, 32904, US
Rating: 96

1751 EVANS RD, MELBOURNE, FL 32904

License #1504913

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

96 Grade A / 100

Excellent Health Score

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Quick take

EL CHICOS MEXICAN REST&CANTINA in MELBOURNE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 96 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 16, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 13 total violations — 3 major, 10 minor.

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Inspections on file

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Latest clean pass

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The latest inspection on July 16, 2025 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 3 major and 10 minor violations.

Inspection data quality

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[53B-14-5] 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. Meghan, Karla and Josiah
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items Phone on cook line
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table and reach in freezer Hood filters and grease on hood fan
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in sink at bar. Educated
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. No covered can in 2 stalls
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened water on cook line
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[08B-39-4] Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado stickers not removed

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