La Catrina Mexican Restaurant in Cocoa Beach
Last inspected:
315 W Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931LA Catrina Mexican Restaurant in Cocoa Beach has accumulated 550 violations across 44 inspections since 2017, averaging 12.5 per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity. Fire safety inspections documented seven violations including portable fire extinguishers in the red zone and marked exits blocked by boxes, kegs, and cases of beer. The restaurant has faced seven disciplinary actions totaling $5,840 in fines, with the largest single penalty at $2,240. Top recurring violations involve food contact surfaces, consumer advisories, and proper ventilation.
Most recent closure: August 9, 2018 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Catrina Mexican Restaurant in Cocoa Beach: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
This Facility
12.5
violations / inspection
12.5 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg
5.94
violations / inspection
5.94 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Brevard County Avg
0.16
closures / facility
0.16 county average
La Catrina Mexican Restaurant in Cocoa Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)
La Catrina Mexican Restaurant in Cocoa Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (7)
Total fines on record: $5,840.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022013676 | — | Jan 11, 2022 | Orlando | |
| 4--2021049913 | $800.00 | Sep 8, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2021020407 | $2,240.00 | Mar 29, 2021 | Jacksonville | |
| 4--2021000287 | $400.00 | Nov 9, 2020 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2020012669 | $600.00 | Feb 13, 2020 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2018043436 | $1,600.00 | Aug 10, 2018 | Tampa | |
| 4--2018024007 | $200.00 | Mar 20, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
La Catrina Mexican Restaurant in Cocoa Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (6)
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Near rear kitchen exit door. Next to ice machine **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Boxes in front of door. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Rear exit is blocked by kegs and cases of beer. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Silver fire extinguisher in kitchen. Red extinguisher at bar.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Inside bar. - From follow-up inspection 2018-08-28: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Inside bar.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
La Catrina Mexican Restaurant in Cocoa Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (44)
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections44 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 7 inspections82 violations · 49 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 23 violations (15 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections47 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 6 inspections61 violations · 39 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (14 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 10 inspections64 violations · 40 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
La Catrina Mexican Restaurant in Cocoa Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Catrina Mexican Restaurant in Cocoa Beach last inspected?
- La Catrina Mexican Restaurant in Cocoa Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 13, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was La Catrina Mexican Restaurant in Cocoa Beach last shut down?
- La Catrina Mexican Restaurant in Cocoa Beach was last shut down on August 9, 2018 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at La Catrina Mexican Restaurant in Cocoa Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Catrina Mexican Restaurant in Cocoa Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has La Catrina Mexican Restaurant in Cocoa Beach had?
- La Catrina Mexican Restaurant in Cocoa Beach has had 44 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Catrina Mexican Restaurant in Cocoa Beach find?
- La Catrina Mexican Restaurant in Cocoa Beach was most recently inspected on March 13, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has La Catrina Mexican Restaurant in Cocoa Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, La Catrina Mexican Restaurant in Cocoa Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has La Catrina Mexican Restaurant in Cocoa Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, La Catrina Mexican Restaurant in Cocoa Beach has 6 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has La Catrina Mexican Restaurant in Cocoa Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, La Catrina Mexican Restaurant in Cocoa Beach has 7 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $5,840.00 in fines.
- How much has La Catrina Mexican Restaurant in Cocoa Beach been fined?
- La Catrina Mexican Restaurant in Cocoa Beach has been fined a total of $5,840.00 across 7 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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