Melbourne, Brevard County

FRANCISCO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

2916 AURORA RD., Melbourne, FL 32935

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 High Priority
Aug 1, 2025
City
Melbourne
County
Brevard
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

14-31-5

Detail 23924461

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In freezer, several items in to go bags.

03A-02-5

Detail 23924460

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (52F - Cold Holding); guacamole (53F - Cold Holding)items in flip top cooler on top, unit was open during lunch rush. Operator closed lid Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 23924458

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish washing area no paper towels, dish person refilled. Corrected On-Site

14-20-4

Detail 23924459

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under shelf next to stove. Employee replaced. Corrected On-Site

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 23470197

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning

09-01-4

Detail 23470195

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee putting lettuce and tomatoes on plate without gloves. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23470194

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by dishwasher had cup with spoon in it. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23470196

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded chicken cooked 3 days ago not date marked. Corrected On-Site

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-20-5

Detail 22539591

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler on cookline. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22539590

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in bulk container with food. Corrected On-Site

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 9

08A-17-6

Detail 22140230

High Priority - 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 chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22140237

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); diced tomato (47F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler overnight, operator discarded

03A-02-5

Detail 22140231

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); diced tomato (47F - Cold Holding); in reach in work line cooler. Operator discarded.

03B-01-6

Detail 22140235

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (121F - Hot Holding); refried beans (125F - Hot Holding); beef (130F - Hot Holding) operator reheating products. beans (168F - Reheating); beef (165F - Reheating); rice (165F - Reheating)Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22140238

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty pitcher sitting in sink Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22140233

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef, shredded chicken, shredded beef made 4 days ago, not date marked Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 22140234

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of oil stored on floor in kitchen Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 22140236

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Back room 3 door refrigerator needs ambient thermometer.

14-20-4

Detail 22140232

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under stove is soiled and torn

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 21670029

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Operator calling dishmachine company, sanitizer bin is empty. Will set up triple sink and use until new sanitizer is delivered

08A-02-6

Detail 21670027

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Portioned Raw chicken stored over portioned raw beef Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21670035

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat sauce Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21670030

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on steam table stained

31A-11-4

Detail 21670031

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Using server hand sink as a dump sink Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21670037

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided hand out for operator

02C-02-5

Detail 21670025

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Undated cooked beef and cooked chicken in reach in cooler in back storage room Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21670032

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with water and bleach Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21670036

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil stored on floor in kitchen Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21670028

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled accumulated grease. Has scheduled for this month Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 21670026

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go styrofoam containers not inverted or protected Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21670033

Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered stored tortilla chips Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21670034

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing ground beef at room temperature, operator placed in cooler Corrected On-Site

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 21175208

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21175205

Intermediate - 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 undated in beer cooler Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21175210

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher sitting in hand wash sink at end of cookline Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21175206

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in coolers undated

41-17-4

Detail 21175209

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in dish pit, yellow liquid Repeat Violation

16-23-4

Detail 21175203

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

14-01-5

Detail 21175202

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using bowl to scoop sugar Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21175207

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on ground Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21175204

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease Fan in kitchen accumulated grease and dust

Jan 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 11

02C-03-5

Detail 20756191

Intermediate - 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 not dated from Saturday Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20756193

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in sink Ice in sink Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 20756201

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Acardio Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 20756194

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach water Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20756199

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop beans bowl for sugar Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20756197

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above cookline

35B-08-4

Detail 20756198

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Over cooling ground beef Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20756192

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil and tomato sauce Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 20756196

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon in shredded beef Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 20756200

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 20756195

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over milk Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 14

09-01-4

Detail 20370302

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched Avacado with bare hands didn't wash Avacado or hands Educated threw away Avacado Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 20370305

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over rte foods Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-17-6

Detail 20370314

High Priority - 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. Chicken over beef Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 20370308

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 400ppm Corrected to 50ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20370311

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook washed Avacado in hand wash sink Educated

53B-13-5

Detail 20370307

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Arcadio. And. Mr Robertson

41-17-4

Detail 20370303

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach water Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20370310

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20370304

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice cream scoop handle touching sour cream Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 20370313

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-62-4

Detail 20370306

Basic - Light not functioning. Back dish area

05-09-4

Detail 20370309

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20370301

Basic - Stored food not covered. Queso sauce in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 20370312

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed romaine over pico Corrected On-Site