El Sombrero Mexican Cuisine
4990 Stack Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901 · Permanent Food Service · License 1506494
What drove the grade
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 5 routine inspection4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 3 repeats), 13 basic (7 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-25
- Safety score75
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 5, 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.
17 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
All cooked products walk in cooler
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Pans in sink to left of grill
Repeat violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Sink at bar
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Sink at bar
Fixed on the spot
Basic13
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Cook
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Cup used to scoop raw chicken & pork
Fixed on the spot
Equipment in poor repair.
Gaskets make tables
Repeat violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk in cooler
Repeat violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Reach in freezer
Repeat violation
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Upright cooler not working
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Gaskets make table Both Hood filters and hood fan grease
Repeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Make table to right
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Back door
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Men's bathroom
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Under sink men's bathroom
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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.