PEDROS TACO AND TEQUILA BAR
300 EGLIN PKWY · FORT WALTON BEACH · Okaloosa County · FL 32547
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08B-02-4High Priority – Chili peppers stored uncovered in walk in freezer not properly protected from contamination. Observed ice snow build up on food. See stop sale.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over shredded cheese in walk in cooler. Employee began to rotate product. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Tray of chili peppers stored uncovered in walk in freezer with ice snow covering them.
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with squeegee and ice bucket next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/. Manager arrived on site during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink next to ice machine.
Basic 7
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Cold hold drawers- ambient temp 59F. Do not use until repaired or food can be held at 41F or below.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer at door, on cases and over uncovered chili peppers.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed scoop from ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in dining room across from restrooms.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Chili peppers stored I. Walk in freezer uncovered and covered with ice snow. Salsa stored in reach in cooler not covered. Employee placed food tray paper over salsa. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-03-5Basic – Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Thawing- raw beef 56F, bulk ground beef 66F, raw shrimp 57F, crawfish tails 46F ( 11:00-12:45). Employee placed items in freezer.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing on food cart at room temp- raw beef 56F, bulk ground beef 66F, raw shrimp 57F, crawfish tails 46F ( 11:00-12:45).
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:21 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.