Melbourne, Brevard County

EL INDIO RESTAURANT, INC

1369 S BABCOCK ST UNIT 15, Melbourne, FL 32901

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
3 Intermediate
Jan 12, 2026
City
Melbourne
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.

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 24295092

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 24295094

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, pork and ground beef no date walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24295095

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

10-14-5

Detail 24295093

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24295091

Basic - Stored food not covered. Diced tomatoes and pico. Walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 5, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23933011

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade

16-21-4

Detail 23933009

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 23933010

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current

08B-12-5

Detail 23933008

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked red beans walk in cooler Cooked rice. Walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jun 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 23837488

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

16-21-4

Detail 23837490

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

24-08-4

Detail 23837486

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bus tubs

10-14-5

Detail 23837489

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23837485

Basic - Stored food not covered. Lard in dry storage Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 23837487

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. By walk in cooler

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 23440254

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. Will call to have repaired. Will sanitize in triple sink till fixed

16-21-4

Detail 23440252

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23440250

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions. Walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 23440251

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23440253

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked pork and rice. Walk in cooler Diced tomatoes onions pico not covered walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 13

02C-03-5

Detail 23092199

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 opened yesterday. Walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 23092204

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. Sent copy to operator Corrective Action Taken

16-21-4

Detail 23092208

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 23092201

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tilapia vacuum seal not broken. Educated operator Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23092209

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

36-22-4

Detail 23092198

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back room dishwasher area

08B-38-4

Detail 23092200

Basic - Food stored on floor. Canned tomatoes and tomato juice

10-14-5

Detail 23092207

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23092206

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

23-03-4

Detail 23092202

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach in chest freezer

16-46-4

Detail 23092205

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

08B-12-5

Detail 23092203

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked beans and queso walk in cooler

14-17-4

Detail 23092210

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

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 12

41-15-5

Detail 22720883

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 400ppm chlorine. Corrected to 75ppm Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22720878

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 walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22720879

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22720886

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.

53B-14-5

Detail 22720880

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. Edith

41-17-4

Detail 22720884

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

16-21-4

Detail 22720887

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-32-5

Detail 22720885

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.above hood fan and kitchen

10-14-5

Detail 22720881

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 22720877

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front soda machine Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22720888

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

14-17-4

Detail 22720882

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

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-20-5

Detail 22454236

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shrimp and raw beef over churros in white chest freezer in back storage hall Raw chicken stored over raw fish in cookline unit White chest freezer along cookline raw steak over raw shrimp portioned out Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22454244

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. birria (109F - Hot Holding), operator had out on counter next to steam well, had operator rapid reheat item. Retemped item at 198F on stove Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22454239

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple cooked and prepped items not dated in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22454237

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Orange liquid in spray bottle by back storage hallway

16-03-4

Detail 22454242

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

13-03-4

Detail 22454240

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22454241

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at server station;

22-08-4

Detail 22454243

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Interior of cookline unit has accumulation of food debris Can opener blade food debris

23-03-4

Detail 22454238

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on white chest freezer

08B-12-5

Detail 22454235

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items uncovered in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 22454234

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 00ppm), operator stated was their sanitzer bucket with bleach tested Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 00ppm), operator renaming bucket Corrective Action Taken

Jun 22, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

09-01-4

Detail 22077346

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. When heating tortillas, server must wash hands and wear gloves or use tongs. Corrected On-Site

41-05-4

Detail 22077341

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Raid in storage closet next to hot water tank

31B-03-4

Detail 22077348

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to ice machine

02C-02-5

Detail 22077347

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pico, chicken, beef, and diced tomatoes not date marked. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22077344

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired 4-1-23. License is current

13-03-4

Detail 22077342

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

36-01-4

Detail 22077339

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in walk in cooler has spills and food debris on it.

10-07-4

Detail 22077345

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knife in water 74F.

08B-12-5

Detail 22077340

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken in walk in cooler and flan not covered Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22077343

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms and peppers stored over Pico and diced tomatoes. Corrected On-Site

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 14

14-31-5

Detail 21791823

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food storage in chest freezers several

02C-03-5

Detail 21791826

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 walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21791825

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board sandwich cooler Can opener blade Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21791820

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef,cooked chicken, cooked steak and cooked pork not dated walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 21791819

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. Margarita Gonzalez 1-1-23

16-21-4

Detail 21791822

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

13-03-4

Detail 21791821

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

24-08-4

Detail 21791829

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at beverage station

14-11-5

Detail 21791824

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets small white freezer

08B-38-4

Detail 21791818

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil dry storage

10-01-5

Detail 21791816

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle in cooked steak walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21791828

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets sandwich cooler Gaskets small white freezer

21-12-4

Detail 21791817

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 21791827

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

Oct 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

14-31-5

Detail 21394794

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags used to freeze tongue in. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 21394795

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Unlabeled bottle by dish put - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 21394801

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches by water heater - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: Time Extended

14-71-4

Detail 21394796

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on inside of ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21394800

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions stored on floor in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 21394797

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By water heater - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 21394798

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At employee bathroom At hand wash sink by back hand wash sink - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21394799

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket in need of repair. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: Time Extended

Oct 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 16

14-31-5

Detail 21394068

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags used to freeze tongue in.

08A-05-6

Detail 21394071

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

01B-02-5

Detail 21394070

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler raw beef (46-49F - Cold Holding); Pico (46-49F - Cold Holding); cooked verde chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) Cookline unit steak (55F - Cold Holding); fish (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (53F - Cold Holding).

03A-02-5

Detail 21394074

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cookline unit steak (55F - Cold Holding); fish (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (53F - Cold Holding). Operator placed out approximately 3.5hours ago, suggested to cool down items. Walk in cooler ambient air at 45F items in cooler temps: raw beef (46-49F - Cold Holding); Pico (46-49F - Cold Holding); cooked verde chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) See stop sale Operator has called repair man to come and check on walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21394065

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (134F - Hot Holding); beans (125F - Hot Holding) operator rapid reheated items. Retemped items beans (203F - Reheating); chicken (205F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21394080

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Peroxide stored over onions Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21394072

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of dumping in sink, ice in sink

41-17-4

Detail 21394067

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Unlabeled bottle by dish put

14-74-7

Detail 21394069

Basic - 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. Walk in cooler not properly cold holding ambient air at 45-47F. See stop sale

35A-03-4

Detail 21394066

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches by water heater

14-71-4

Detail 21394076

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on inside of ice machine

08B-38-4

Detail 21394079

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions stored on floor in walk in cooler

36-24-5

Detail 21394077

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By water heater

31B-04-4

Detail 21394073

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At employee bathroom At hand wash sink by back hand wash sink

23-03-4

Detail 21394078

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket in need of repair.

08B-12-5

Detail 21394075

Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef in walk in cooler not covered. Corrected On-Site

Apr 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 21026961

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Refried beans 136f. Advised rapid reheat to 165f.

02C-03-5

Detail 21026965

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. Opened gallon of milk in walk-in cooler.

36-32-5

Detail 21026959

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in wait staff area in front of cookline.

14-09-4

Detail 21026962

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-11-4

Detail 21026960

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top of chest freezers in kitchen, pitted, rusted and gasket not square.

36-11-4

Detail 21026964

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor at walk in cooler area not durable.

31B-04-4

Detail 21026966

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ladies restroom.

42-01-4

Detail 21026963

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

Sep 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

02C-03-5

Detail 20512421

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 yesterday Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20512419

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef, chicken, pork, rice pico not dated prepared yesterday Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 20512417

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 20512425

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate used to scoop rice. Walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 20512420

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen

31B-04-4

Detail 20512423

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ladies bathroom inspector provided one Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 20512416

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handle of microwaves. Both

08B-12-5

Detail 20512422

Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler. Ground beef, cooked pork shredded chicken, salsa,rice Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 20512418

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers,tomatoes limes over ready to eat pico onions raw beef Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20512426

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 20512424

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site