EL PASO MEXICAN GRILL #1
7250 PLANTATION RD · PENSACOLA · Escambia County · FL 32504
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
33 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-41-4High 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 chl **Warning**
01D-01-4High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator states ceviche is done both boiled and lime juice. **Warning**
03D-05-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. Shredded beef 48°f **Warning**
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Medium Steak over veggies lowboys **Warning**
28-26-4High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Dishmachine backing up allowing workers to track sewage through kitchen. Dish operator standing in sewage. **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.Shredded beef 48°f **Warning**
Intermediate 7
22-02-4Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Grill **Warning**
02C-03-4Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk date **Warning**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. By ice machine, cup and sponge **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. On line **Warning**
53A-01-5Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
53A-05-5Intermediate – 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/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 20
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
23-04-4Basic – Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of walk in cooler door **Warning**
08B-44-4Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Chip bin **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in back corner by water heater on floor. Five dead roaches on floor in fire system room which is connected to three compartment sink room **Warning**
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler light filled with water **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Through out kitchen **Warning**
36-71-4Basic – Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. **Warning**
36-18-4Basic – Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In walk in cooler **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In walk in freezer and under water heater **Warning**
23-21-4Basic – Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. **Warning**
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. In dish pit area **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hole in dishpit area leaking **Warning**
23-10-4Basic – Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Handwashing sink on line draining onto floor. Pipe broken **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Prep sink **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cinnamon label **Warning**
36-72-4Basic – walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:31 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.