Tienda Guatemalteca La Chapincita in Cocoa

Last inspected:

710 W King St Ste 101, Cocoa, FL 32922
Overview

Tienda Guatemalteca La Chapincita is a grocery store in Cocoa that has had 2 inspections on record between June 2024 and April 2025, with a combined 4 violations. A June 2024 focused inspection found the facility operating without a valid food permit and cited violations for improper sanitization of dishes at a three-compartment sink and missing soap and hand drying supplies at a handwashing sink; both issues were corrected on site during the inspection. The most recent focused inspection on April 29, 2025 identified 1 violation. The facility's permit type was changed from a convenience store limited permit to a grocery store designation during this period.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
4Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Tienda Guatemalteca La Chapincita in Cocoa: FDACS Inspection History (2)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SYED KALEEM, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Request #5130813, 5130828 Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. Food entity permit type changed from 123 Convenience Store Limited FS to 112 Grocery Store.

Good Retail Practice Violations

94 Food establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells food products intended for human consumption beyond the scope of the existing permitted food extablishment type pursuant to 5K-4.020, F.A.C. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days.Repeat
This food establishment was found to be operating beyond the scope of their food permit. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate permit fee within 10 days. Repeat COS Y o
— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 3 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: CANDICE ATKINS, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. This visit is associated with request number 5115353.

Risk-Based Violations

4-702.11 Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning. 4-702.11 PP
Backroom: Employee washing dishes at 3 compartment sink not sanitizing after cleaning. COS: Three compartment sink was properly set up and dishes were cleaned and sanitized. x
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Backroom: No soap or hand drying device provided at hand wash sink near mop sink. COS: Soap and paper towels were provided during visit.

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1)(a), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.
Food establishment is operating with an expired permit. o

Tienda Guatemalteca La Chapincita in Cocoa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tienda Guatemalteca La Chapincita in Cocoa last inspected?
Tienda Guatemalteca La Chapincita in Cocoa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 29, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Tienda Guatemalteca La Chapincita in Cocoa had?
Tienda Guatemalteca La Chapincita in Cocoa has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Tienda Guatemalteca La Chapincita in Cocoa find?
Tienda Guatemalteca La Chapincita in Cocoa was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 29, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Tienda Guatemalteca La Chapincita in Cocoa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Tienda Guatemalteca La Chapincita in Cocoa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Tienda Guatemalteca La Chapincita in Cocoa?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Tienda Guatemalteca La Chapincita in Cocoa are: 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 4-702.11: Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning. 4-702.11 P.

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