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Mixed Health Record
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EL SABOR DE MI PUEBLO in COCOA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 1, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 12 total violations — 1 critical, 5 major, 6 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on September 1, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 1 critical, 5 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind the front bar has kitchen items stored in the sink
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen hand wash sink and both male and female bathroom public
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen and both male and female bathroom public
- [32-17-4] Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Both male and female bathroom
- [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above counter bar next to beverage cooler looked like water damage
- [36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in kitchen
- [36-04-5] Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Above counter bar next to beverage cooler
- [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- [32-11-5] Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. In male bathroom
- [35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roaches behind bar
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents and kitchen and hand wash sink in kitchen are soiled
- [53B-01-5] 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.
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