Wabasso, Indian River County

VARGAS MEXICAN FOOD LLC

8802 N US HWY 1 STE 1, Wabasso, FL 32958

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Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Feb 12, 2026
City
Wabasso
County
Indian River
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

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.

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

03F-02-5

Detail 24367807

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator forgot. Put time on raw shell eggs Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 24367805

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 copy. Had new employees sign Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24367804

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

53B-14-5

Detail 24367808

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. Tomasa. Doesn't have new card on her Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24367806

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

06-01-5

Detail 24367809

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken in still water. Frozen Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03F-02-5

Detail 24105332

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator forgot to put time mark on shell eggs Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24105328

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. Tomasa,

50-09-4

Detail 24105333

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current

21-04-4

Detail 24105331

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24105327

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

23-03-4

Detail 24105330

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach make table Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24105326

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chorizo in still water. Still frozen Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24105329

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

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

41-18-4

Detail 23651699

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink. Chlorine 400+ Corrected to 75ppm Corrected On-Site

41-15-5

Detail 23651697

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. Chlorine 400+ Corrected to 75ppm Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23651702

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pots containers in sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 23651701

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

02C-02-5

Detail 23651700

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 23651703

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

23-03-4

Detail 23651698

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

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

22-42-4

Detail 23231837

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. Corrected to 50 ppm. Employee forgot to add bleach Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 23231836

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Both freezers

31A-11-4

Detail 23231832

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot in sink Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23231833

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets 2 door glass reach in cooler Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 23231834

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 door reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23231835

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing at room temperature. Still frozen Corrected On-Site

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 22799104

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in 2 door cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time Extended

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

03D-01-5

Detail 22792780

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked ground beef 89f cooling 2 hours 45 minutes Warning

01B-03-5

Detail 22792776

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cooked pork from yesterday 57f cold holding. 10#

03A-02-5

Detail 22792778

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler. Shell eggs 55 ambient 3 hours. Cooked pork 55f from 3 hours. Cooked chicken 56f cold holding from 3 hours cooked beef 56f cold holding. From 3 hours will rapid chill in freezer and put in shallow pans

24-07-4

Detail 22792781

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Utensils on prep table

14-11-5

Detail 22792777

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in 2 door cooler

23-03-4

Detail 22792782

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handels 3 door reach in cooler

12B-13-4

Detail 22792779

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water opened in 2 door reach in cooler