Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

EL PASO MEXICAN GRILL 3

5041 DOGWOOD DR · MILTON · Santa Rosa County · FL 32570

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3613826
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10903260
DBPR license6701607

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection, observed raw chorizo stored over containers of salsa in walk-in cooler.

#5High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Upon inspection, observed container of raw chicken stored over container of raw beef in reach-in cooler in prep area.

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed shredded cheese 47f, precooked chicken wings 47f, breaded chicken tenders 47f, jalapeño poppers 49f, shredded parmesan 50f, feta cheese 46f in upper make bar cooler # 2 less than 4 hours per employee. Also observed, breaded shrimp 46f, cooked pork 47f, raw diced tilapia 46f, raw bacon 48f in lower make bar cooler # 2 less than 4 hours per employee. Also observed raw steak 45f in grill low boy cooler, less than 4 hours per employee. Also observed queso 68f, less than 4 hours per employee. All items were moved to walk-in cooler for cooling during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed cooked chicken 117f, cooked shrimp 104f on cook line grill area. Less than 4 hours per employee. Advised manager food needed to be reheated to 165f before hot holding. Employee began reheating food during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 3

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection, observed carbon dioxide tanks not secured near soda rack at establishment.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Upon inspection, observed 2 dead roaches on floor in office area at establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Upon inspection, observed cases of food in walk-in freezer stored on floor at establishment.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.