Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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MEZCAL MEXICAN GRILL

80 SEASCAPE DRIVE STE 101 · MIRAMAR BEACH · Walton County · FL 32550

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3659576
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13501581
DBPR license7602188

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- make bar- pico 45F, guacamole 45F, shredded cheese 47F, sour cream 45F (2:45-3:42) ambient 50F. Operator moved all food to another reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose Bibb on right side at mop sink.

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.

Basic 5

#1Basic21-16-4

Basic – Clean linens stored in improper location. Bags of clean linens stored on floor in storage closet.

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Cold hold- make bar- pico 45F, guacamole 45F, shredded cheese 47F, sour cream 45F (2:45-3:42) ambient 50F. Do not use until repaired and can hold TCS foods at 41F or below.

#3Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in sugar. Operator removed scoop from sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic21-10-4

Basic – Multiple Soiled dry wiping cloths in use and stored on food contact surface in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Hot hold- warmer- pulled chicken 164F with old label stating black beans. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:07 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.