Merritt Island, Brevard County

MI MEXICO LINDO

477 N COURTENAY PKWY, Merritt Island, FL 32953

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 Intermediate
Nov 17, 2025
City
Merritt Island
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53B-02-5

Detail 24195847

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kerly Yoahana

11-26-1

Detail 24195848

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. new hire hasn't signed form Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24195846

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper rear interior wall of ice bin for soda machine is soiled Repeat Violation

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 23720750

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up reach in cooler on cook line raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding)

41-10-4

Detail 23720746

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD40 on shelf with food items. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23720751

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper rear interior wall of ice bin for soda machine is soiled.

32-04-4

Detail 23720747

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door does not fully close under own weight

08B-38-4

Detail 23720749

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on the floor in dry storage. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23720748

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo containers stored on the floor in dry storage. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

12A-20-4

Detail 23321104

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Cook did not use soap when washing hands Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 23321105

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Diego Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-03-4

Detail 23321106

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at both sinks in cooking area Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23321103

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz plastic scoop in salsa at cook line. Bowl used as scoop in salsa at prep area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23321107

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bib box on floor behind front counter Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23321108

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on handle of oven Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23321109

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chips and taco shell bowls not stored with coverings on shelves in corner of kitchen Repeat Violation

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-02-5

Detail 22758860

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Diego does not have food handlers certificate

51-11-4

Detail 22758861

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to soda dispenser. Compressed air tank is not secured. Operator tethered Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22758863

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bib boxes stored on the floor behind front counter. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22758864

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22758862

Basic - Stored food not covered. Tub of chips in kitchen on shelf is not covered. Operator placed lid over container Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

12A-13-4

Detail 22438438

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched computer screen and handled customer credit card, then began touching clean utensils/handles on make line without washing hands

08A-05-6

Detail 22438439

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over tortillas in reach in cooler. Operator moved. In reach in cooler on make line raw bacon stored over deli meats. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22438436

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. Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22438435

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate in dry beans. Styrofoam cup in salsa. 2oz soufflé cups in spices. Plastic cup in rice. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22438437

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank not secured properly Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 22438434

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in women's restroom Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22438432

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment.

08B-12-5

Detail 22438433

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chips in baskets on shelf behind service area are not covered

48-04-4

Detail 22438431

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane tank for standard grill in kitchen. Operator moved outside Corrected On-Site

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 21999117

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Some items at 43F.

31A-11-4

Detail 21999119

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand masher stored in hand wash sink in between prep lines.

11-26-1

Detail 21999125

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.

31B-03-4

Detail 21999122

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Handwash sink to the right when you walk in to cook area. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21999118

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid not labeled with name. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21999126

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank next to register not chained. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21999120

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

32-12-5

Detail 21999121

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

13-03-4

Detail 21999127

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees no hair restraint Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21999123

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzles have build up inside diffusers.

33-31-5

Detail 21999124

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment on premises. Repeat Violation

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 21755645

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ice bin soiled. Ice machine soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21755646

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 21755647

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Time Extended

36-10-4

Detail 21755644

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Time Extended

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 18

08A-02-6

Detail 21607947

High Priority - Raw bacon over butter and mayonnaise in cook line cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 21607942

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pico made Saturday Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21607935

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on prep table. Operator killed no other live activity observed. Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21607945

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 130F placed on stove to reheat rechecked 179F Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21607933

Intermediate - Ice bin soiled. Ice machine soiled. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21607932

Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21607939

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop drink Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21607941

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front counter Warning

32-12-5

Detail 21607938

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21607936

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-10-4

Detail 21607946

Basic - Floor soiled Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21607937

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21607948

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On line by reach in cooler sign painted over. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21607934

Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken, raw beef in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

33-31-5

Detail 21607943

Basic - Unused equipment on the premises. Could become a place for pest. Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 21607944

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

36-27-5

Detail 21607931

Basic - Wall heavily soiled with accumulated food debris in back prep room. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21607940

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

Apr 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

14-31-5

Detail 21019782

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In steam well. Cooked rice reheated in non food grade bag. Operator discarded Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 21019787

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up, double door Reach in cooler in prep area. Container of raw beef stored on top shelf over ready to eat foods. Operator relocated to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 21019781

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed at hose bib on rear of building

02B-02-5

Detail 21019784

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Employee stated that they have and are willing to undercook meats by customers requests. No consumer advisory available for establishment. Provided operator with signage Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 21019778

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restroom doors are not self closing Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 21019785

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee engaging in food preparation is wearing bracelets on wrist.

13-03-4

Detail 21019780

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employees wearing hair restraints. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 21019786

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At make table. Knife stored between cutting board and Reach in cooler surface. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21019783

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line. Tongs hanging on front of oven door. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21019779

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chips on cook line and shelving to right of cook line are not covered during storage Repeat Violation

Oct 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-04-4

Detail 20591744

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-15: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 20591745

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-15: Time Extended

Aug 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 16Total: 21

35A-02-6

Detail 20427800

High Priority - 1 live in food preparation area.

03D-02-5

Detail 20427797

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beef stew stored on shelf from over night,temped @95°

01B-02-5

Detail 20427794

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stew left out to cool 95°

03A-02-5

Detail 20427793

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked steak removed from cooler at 9:45 found at 10:20 70°

53B-02-5

Detail 20427796

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

08B-38-4

Detail 20427803

Basic - Bag of onions stored on floor in prep area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 20427795

Basic - Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

33-02-4

Detail 20427798

Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Prep area and cook line.

36-37-5

Detail 20427804

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

50-09-4

Detail 20427806

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Location fees are current but new license not posted or able to b3 shown to inspector.

13-03-4

Detail 20427799

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep employee.

12B-07-4

Detail 20427787

Basic - Employee's open beverage container on a food preparation table on prep table next to slicer.

36-10-4

Detail 20427786

Basic - Floor heavily soiled with grease under cooking equipment. Floor on front line chipping paint.

10-20-4

Detail 20427789

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

36-62-4

Detail 20427801

Basic - Light not functioning on the cook line. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20427790

Basic - Nachos and taco shells food not covered. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 20427805

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

33-31-5

Detail 20427792

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken slicer, mixers stored heavily soiled prep table and under shelving of prep table, and 2 reach in coolers.

36-27-5

Detail 20427788

Basic - Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris in the prep area.

22-08-4

Detail 20427802

Basic - Wooden tortilla press stored heavily soiled.

02D-01-5

Detail 20427791

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar.