El Tesoro Cocina Mexicana in Melbourne
Last inspected:
8260 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940El Tesoro Cocina Mexicana in Melbourne has been cited for 288 violations across 27 inspections, averaging 10.7 violations per inspection — more than double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared in 13 of the past 6 inspections, with hand washing cited in 4 of those inspections, proper cooking temperatures in 2, and employee health policy violations in 2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone during a September 2025 routine inspection. The most recent inspection on February 5, 2026 documented 24 violations including four high-priority findings related to hand washing, shell stock requirements, and food contact surfaces, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Tesoro Cocina Mexicana in Melbourne: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
El Tesoro Cocina Mexicana in Melbourne: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
El Tesoro Cocina Mexicana in Melbourne: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (12 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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— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections37 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections30 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Tesoro Cocina Mexicana in Melbourne: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Tesoro Cocina Mexicana in Melbourne last inspected?
- El Tesoro Cocina Mexicana in Melbourne was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Tesoro Cocina Mexicana in Melbourne?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Tesoro Cocina Mexicana in Melbourne are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Toxic substance control.
- How many health inspections has El Tesoro Cocina Mexicana in Melbourne had?
- El Tesoro Cocina Mexicana in Melbourne has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Tesoro Cocina Mexicana in Melbourne find?
- El Tesoro Cocina Mexicana in Melbourne was most recently inspected on April 24, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Tesoro Cocina Mexicana in Melbourne ever been shut down?
- No, El Tesoro Cocina Mexicana in Melbourne has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 El Tesoro Cocina Mexicana in Melbourne had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Tesoro Cocina Mexicana in Melbourne has 1 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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