La Catrina Mexican Restaurant
315 W Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 · Permanent Food Service · License 1506761
What drove the grade
5 Live, small flying insects found next to onions and can rack next to cook line.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 3 routine inspection3 high priority (2 fixed by the Sep 4 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 5 intermediate (3 fixed on the spot), 11 basic (1 repeat)-33
- Violations at the Sep 10 complaint check1 basic; basic violations cost 12 at most
- Safety score67
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint check
- First visitSep 10, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
1 violation found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: 1 Dead roaches on premises, behind outside bar.
Manager discarded.
Earlier inspections 1
D67Routine inspection19 violations, 3 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitSep 4, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer as soon as you walk in, a sheet of ice is covering the floor
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
More time given
- First visitSep 3, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
19 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Shell eggs are not clean.
See stop sale. Shell eggs stored under condenser unit in walk in cooler, unit if iced up and dripping on product.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Raw beef and raw chicken above fries, in reach in freezer
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: 5 Live, small flying insects found next to onions and can rack next to cook line.
3 live small flying insects under main bar triple sink area.
Intermediate5
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
Milk no date mark. Employee date marked
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Interior of reach in freezer that holds oasis syrups is soiled inside and gaskets are soiled.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Hand sink by ice machine is blocked by door being propped open. Hand sink in server area blocked by glasses
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Bowl in hand sink by dishwasher, manager removed bowl.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Basic11
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Soda bibs on floor in dry storage, employee moved soda bibs off of the floor
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
On side on ice machine on top of box and trash bag. Manager moved ice scoop to be washed.
Fixed on the spot
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Small cooler in main bar, door falls off when opened
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer as soon as you walk in, a sheet of ice is covering the floor
Repeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Under dishwasher. Also pipe leaking from handle sink in main bar area. Technician has been called
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Hand sink in server area
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Manager had employee go close
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Walk in cooler covered in standing water from ice on condenser unit dripping, technician has been called.
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
License posted expired 4-1-26. License is current, establishment is open and operating.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.