Taco City 3 INC in Cocoa Beach

Last inspected:

2955 S Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Overview

Taco City 3 in Cocoa Beach has accumulated 186 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 6 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance, with warnings issued in September 2023, June 2024, and September 2025, followed by callback inspections. The most frequently cited violations involve food contact surfaces, exterior opening protection, and proper sewage disposal. A 2021 fire safety inspection documented a portable fire extinguisher with a gauge in the red zone.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

31Inspections
186Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Taco City 3 INC in Cocoa Beach: Comparison to Brevard County Averages

This Facility 6 violations / inspection 6 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg 5.94 violations / inspection 5.94 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Brevard County Avg 0.16 closures / facility 0.16 county average

Taco City 3 INC in Cocoa Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Silver.
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.

Taco City 3 INC in Cocoa Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)

— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
— 4 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— 4 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V09 No contamination
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V38 Waste properly disposed
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections22 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V11 Food in good condition
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 4 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V41 Toilet facilities
— 4 inspections22 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Taco City 3 INC in Cocoa Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco City 3 INC in Cocoa Beach last inspected?
Taco City 3 INC in Cocoa Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 7, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Taco City 3 INC in Cocoa Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Taco City 3 INC in Cocoa Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected, Proper sewage disposal.
How many health inspections has Taco City 3 INC in Cocoa Beach had?
Taco City 3 INC in Cocoa Beach has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Taco City 3 INC in Cocoa Beach find?
Taco City 3 INC in Cocoa Beach was most recently inspected on October 7, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Taco City 3 INC in Cocoa Beach ever been shut down?
No, Taco City 3 INC in Cocoa Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Taco City 3 INC in Cocoa Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Taco City 3 INC in Cocoa Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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