La Marimba Mexican Restaurant in Titusville

Last inspected:

3758 S Washington, Titusville, FL 32780
Overview

La Marimba Mexican Restaurant in Titusville has a significant compliance problem. Over 34 inspections since at least 2023, the facility averaged 15.8 violations per inspection—more than three times the statewide average of 5.2—with 537 total violations on record. High-priority violations have been chronic, including repeated findings of improperly stored chemicals, food contact surface contamination, management awareness failures, and handwashing procedure violations. The facility has been subject to 3 disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. Two consecutive inspections on October 28 and 29, 2025 resulted in 48 combined violations, with the October 28 inspection triggering a Warning Issued disposition. The most recent inspection on October 29, 2025 found 15 violations including repeated chemical storage violations and resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition, indicating prior violations were addressed but the overall pattern of non-compliance remains severe.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

35Inspections
549Violations
0Closures
$600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

La Marimba Mexican Restaurant in Titusville: Comparison to Brevard County Averages

This Facility 15.7 violations / inspection 15.7 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

La Marimba Mexican Restaurant in Titusville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $600.00

Disciplinary action history for La Marimba Mexican Restaurant in Titusville
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2022023899 $200.00 Feb 24, 2022 Miami (Doral)
4--2019059515 $200.00 Oct 7, 2019 Miami (Doral)
4--2017045959 $200.00 Aug 8, 2017 Fort Lauderdale

La Marimba Mexican Restaurant in Titusville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)

— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections41 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections54 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections35 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections67 violations · 42 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 24 violations (16 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 20 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued

La Marimba Mexican Restaurant in Titusville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Marimba Mexican Restaurant in Titusville last inspected?
La Marimba Mexican Restaurant in Titusville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at La Marimba Mexican Restaurant in Titusville?
The most frequently cited violations at La Marimba Mexican Restaurant in Titusville are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has La Marimba Mexican Restaurant in Titusville had?
La Marimba Mexican Restaurant in Titusville has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 15.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of La Marimba Mexican Restaurant in Titusville find?
La Marimba Mexican Restaurant in Titusville was most recently inspected on April 6, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has La Marimba Mexican Restaurant in Titusville ever been shut down?
No, La Marimba Mexican Restaurant in Titusville 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 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.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
Has La Marimba Mexican Restaurant in Titusville faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, La Marimba Mexican Restaurant in Titusville has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
How much has La Marimba Mexican Restaurant in Titusville been fined?
La Marimba Mexican Restaurant in Titusville has been fined a total of $600.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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