El Tapatio Mexican Grill in Vero Beach
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4165 9 St Sw Ste 107, Vero Beach, FL 32968-4879El Tapatio Mexican Grill in Vero Beach has accumulated 166 violations across 20 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection — more than 50% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in 14 of the past 8 inspections, including recurring handwashing and employee health policy violations. Proper hand washing was cited in 6 of the 8 most recent inspections; employee health policy violations appeared in 3 of the last 5 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on November 17, 2025 documented 21 violations including 3 high-priority findings — employee health policy, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisory — and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Tapatio Mexican Grill in Vero Beach: Comparison to Indian River County Averages
El Tapatio Mexican Grill in Vero Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 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.
El Tapatio Mexican Grill in Vero Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Tapatio Mexican Grill in Vero Beach last inspected?
- El Tapatio Mexican Grill in Vero Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Tapatio Mexican Grill in Vero Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Tapatio Mexican Grill in Vero Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has El Tapatio Mexican Grill in Vero Beach had?
- El Tapatio Mexican Grill in Vero Beach has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Tapatio Mexican Grill in Vero Beach find?
- El Tapatio Mexican Grill in Vero Beach was most recently inspected on November 17, 2025 with 9 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Tapatio Mexican Grill in Vero Beach ever been shut down?
- No, El Tapatio Mexican Grill in Vero 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 V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- 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.
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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).
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