Mexico's Grill in Cocoa Beach
Last inspected:
5240 N Atlantic Ave Unit 170, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931Mexico's Grill in Cocoa Beach has been inspected 26 times with 194 total violations, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, with employee health policy violations (including proper hand washing and employee health reporting) appearing in at least 5 of the most recent 8 inspections. Food handling safety violations including improper cooking temperatures, parasite destruction, and shell stock requirements were cited repeatedly across 2024 and 2025. Consumer advisory violations appeared in 6 of the last 8 inspections, indicating ongoing issues with allergen and hazard disclosure. Three fire safety violations were documented between 2020 and 2021, including propane tanks stored inside the building and fire extinguisher gauge deficiencies. The most recent inspection on January 28, 2026 found 12 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mexico's Grill in Cocoa Beach: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
Mexico's Grill in Cocoa Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Mexico's Grill in Cocoa Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections26 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
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Mexico's Grill in Cocoa Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mexico's Grill in Cocoa Beach last inspected?
- Mexico's Grill in Cocoa Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Mexico's Grill in Cocoa Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mexico's Grill in Cocoa Beach are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Mexico's Grill in Cocoa Beach had?
- Mexico's Grill in Cocoa Beach has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mexico's Grill in Cocoa Beach find?
- Mexico's Grill in Cocoa Beach was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mexico's Grill in Cocoa Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Mexico's Grill in Cocoa Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Mexico's Grill in Cocoa Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Mexico's Grill in Cocoa Beach has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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