EL PASO MEXICAN GRILL 3
5041 DOGWOOD DR · MILTON · Santa Rosa County · FL 32570
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed box of raw tilapia over pan of ready to eat chile rellenos in walk in freezer.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chile rellenos at 53F for 30 minutes.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shrimp at 109F and cooked steak at 103F both for 25 minutes.
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump ice into handwash sink at kitchen entrance.
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/ No certified food manager with more than four employees present.
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior walls of ice machine in kitchen
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for seasoning in prep area.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. No tanks secure in establishment.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in back storage area behind bar.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above cook line **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates stored not inverted on rack in kitchen area.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board attached to cold holding unit on right side of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting on shelf in prep area.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in dishwashing area **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of onions and container of queso on floor of walk in cooler. Observed multiple pans of cooked meat on floor of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice scoop handle
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed container of lettuce and container of shredded cheese uncovered in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cook line soiled
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 3:13 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 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.