TAQUERIA ESMERALDA
606B COMMERCE DR · PANAMA CITY BEACH · Bay County · FL 32408
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
27-12-4High Priority – Establishment operating with no potable running water. Employee on unit states pump is broken. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs on counter 63°F, per employee less than 4 hours. Moved to refrigeration at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked chopped beef on flat top 120°F, cooked shredded chicken 116°F; per employee less than 4 hours. Items not reheated because Establishment is closing**Warning** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
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 1
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee face mask in box on counter with bell peppers and cilantro. Employee put mask is pocket. Purse and hat with clean utensils. Employee moved personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:34 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 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.