El Sabor de MI Pueblo
1046 Dixon Blvd 128, Cocoa, FL 32922 · Permanent Food Service · License 1506977
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 1 routine inspection1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic (1 repeat)-28
- Administrative complaint on Sep 1Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score52
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 1, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate5
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Hand wash sink behind the front bar has kitchen items stored in the sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
In kitchen hand wash sink and both male and female bathroom public
No soap provided at handwash sink.
In kitchen and both male and female bathroom public
Code 32, Restrooms: Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
In male bathroom
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic6
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Hood vents and kitchen and hand wash sink in kitchen are soiled
Code 32, Restrooms: Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Both male and female bathroom
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
1 dead roaches behind bar
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed.
Above counter bar next to beverage cooler
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Standing water in kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Above counter bar next to beverage cooler looked like water damage
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.