COCOA BEACH, Brevard County

TACO CITY 3 INC

2955 S ATLANTIC AVE, COCOA BEACH, FL 32931

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Oct 7, 2025
City
COCOA BEACH
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 24070000

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. 0ppm Warning

29-37-4

Detail 24069998

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle hanging below flood rim of triple sink

11-26-1

Detail 24070001

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. Newest hire has not signed. Corrected On-Site

08B-36-4

Detail 24069999

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Unwashed produce in walk in cooler under dripping condenser. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

10-12-5

Detail 23683391

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine in exterior shed. Corrected On-Site

14-36-5

Detail 23683390

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Stand up reach in cooler near office has exposed insulation on interior of door Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23683392

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

16-23-4

Detail 23324751

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

14-36-5

Detail 23324752

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler between office and walk in cooler has exposed insulation on interior of right door

Aug 27, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 26, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

29-37-4

Detail 22947501

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at triple sink hanging below rim Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 22947499

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line sour cream (52F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation

29-34-4

Detail 22947504

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

16-37-1

Detail 22947498

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary

51-16-7

Detail 22947503

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Installed ice machine in dry storage room no hand wash sink present no plan on file Warning

29-28-4

Detail 22947497

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on water filter for ice machine operator labeled Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22947505

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured operator secured Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22947506

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22947500

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelving are chipped and rusted

21-08-4

Detail 22947502

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 500+ ppm operator remade

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 13

12A-13-4

Detail 22681809

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. Dish washer handled soiled dishes and then began to put away clean dishes without washing hands

12A-05-4

Detail 22681812

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer returned from eating meal and began working without washing hands

01B-12-4

Detail 22681808

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Avocados being made into guacamole still have stickers. Multiple stickers cut. Observed pieces of stickers in scooped avocado.

08A-05-6

Detail 22681813

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw bacon stored over chili. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

29-37-4

Detail 22681806

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle at triple sink in dish area hangs below the flood rim of sink Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 22681807

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler sour cream (50F - Cold Holding)

53A-04-6

Detail 22681803

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Sequoya has been in management position for over 6 months and has not acquired manger certificate

22-02-4

Detail 22681802

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine is soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22681805

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks near walk in cooler are not secured. Operator tethered Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 22681804

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-39-4

Detail 22681811

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados being made into guacamole still have stickers. Multiple stickers cut. Observed pieces of stickers in scooped avocado. SEE STOP SALE

14-17-4

Detail 22681810

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping

21-07-4

Detail 22681801

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ppm. Operator remade to 50ppm Corrected On-Site

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-6

Detail 22337605

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 live flying insects in bar area. Killed all but 5 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Observed 8 live flying insects at callback Time Extended

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 10Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 14

12A-16-4

Detail 22321770

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered through rear door and put on gloves to make a ticket without washing hands first

12A-13-4

Detail 22321773

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. Dishwasher handled soiled dishes then handled clean dishes without washing hands

09-01-4

Detail 22321767

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. Cook removed tortilla from heating press with bare hands. SEE STOP SALE

01B-12-4

Detail 22321763

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Cook removed tortilla from heating press with bare hands. SEE STOP SALE

35A-02-6

Detail 22321768

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 live flying insects in bar area. Killed all but 5 Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 22321774

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chili in container with make date of 9/19/23

29-37-4

Detail 22321769

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle in dish area is hanging below the flood rim of sink

01B-13-4

Detail 22321771

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chili in container with make date of 9/19/23

03A-02-5

Detail 22321775

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on Cook line cut lettuce (64F - Cold Holding) is stored above the fill line of unit Repeat Violation

29-34-4

Detail 22321764

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

02B-01-5

Detail 22321765

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Huevos Rancheros is served with over easy eggs. Operator marked all menus Corrected On-Site

14-05-4

Detail 22321772

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22321762

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food stored in walk in cooler are not covered Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22321766

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

May 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

01B-13-4

Detail 21992318

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 25# of consumable ice, cross contaminated from mold like substance of foam inside lid to ice machine.

03A-02-5

Detail 21992311

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. items on counter time at ambient air for approx 15-30 mins ; seasoned cooked ground beef (63F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (79-80F - Cold Holding). Items placed in walk in cooler to rapid chill at 115pm. Repeat Violation

41-21-4

Detail 21992319

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Spray bottles with blue liquid not labeled. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21992314

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 Co2 tanks in storage room not secured. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21992312

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees hat stored over foil and plastic wrap, employees keysand wallet stored on prep table, both corrected Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21992315

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to ice bin in outside back room not insulated, foam was attached to create gap, operator state new lid/door is on order. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 21992316

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door with gap at bottom, door near dishwashing station

21-04-4

Detail 21992310

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.in prep area, replaced with tortillas Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 21992308

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Area in front of walk in cooler bare cement needs sealed/painted

14-17-4

Detail 21992317

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving with rust.

36-30-4

Detail 21992313

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall by side door near Dish Washing station not smooth and easily cleanable.

22-20-5

Detail 21992309

Basic - Weather strip used inside lid if ice creating of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. See stop sale of 25# consumable ice , cross contamination observed.

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

29-37-4

Detail 21655005

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21654999

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from fryers on cook line. cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); pico (49F - Cold Holding); sour cream (52F - Cold Holding) Overplayed all foods on Time control Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21655003

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda dispenser behind bar have an accumulation of mold like substance. Under surface of beer tower has an accumulation of mold like substance Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 21655006

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. Sequoia has been employed for almost one year and never received training

14-01-5

Detail 21655001

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic containers with no handle used as scoops in rice, sugar and flour bins. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21655007

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink and cell phone on cutting board in corner of cook line. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21655004

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in corner of cook line across from fryers has a broken door that does not allow for proper seal. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21655000

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods have an accumulation of dust. Fan mounted to ceiling in prep area has an accumulation of dust

29-49-6

Detail 21655002

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler on cook line across from fryers

Jun 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-34-4

Detail 21127417

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Shield. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-07: Rust still present Time Extended

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 20991021

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner on shelf with clean dishes. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 20991025

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb out back by rear door. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-14-5

Detail 20991023

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-11-4

Detail 20991019

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on 2 door rolltop torn.

35B-01-4

Detail 20991020

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.rear door. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 20991024

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Flour and rice tubs.

14-34-4

Detail 20991017

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Shield. Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 20991022

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fixture in dish area and storage /prep. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20991018

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 17

22-41-4

Detail 20669393

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. 0 ppm. Primed 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 20669392

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

11-07-5

Detail 20669389

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handout.

05-06-4

Detail 20669391

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Reads 8° F in ice water.

02C-02-5

Detail 20669382

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Enchilada sauce made 2 days prior. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 20669388

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

32-04-4

Detail 20669384

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom.

14-01-5

Detail 20669387

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in salsa. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 20669381

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Work in progress.

40-06-5

Detail 20669385

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on canned goods. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 20669378

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

35B-01-4

Detail 20669379

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

14-36-5

Detail 20669394

Basic - Interior of ice machine door in disrepair/has exposed insulation.

14-34-4

Detail 20669386

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 20669377

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In storage room. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20669380

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20669383

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. . Salt. Corrected On-Site

45-02-4

Detail 20669390

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Silver.