Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TAQUERIA ESMERALDA

606B COMMERCE DRIVE · PANAMA CITY BEACH · Bay County · FL 32408

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number1295080
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8713792
DBPR license1350282

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 9, 2024 1:09 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 2, 2024 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionSewage issue/roach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#2High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice stored in plastic grocery bag.

#3High Priority28-13-5

High Priority – Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Grey water drained into to grassy area near mobile unit. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by a total of 9 live roaches found in the following locations: 1 live on floor in front of stove, 4 live between wall and refrigerator, 4 live under microwave area. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 106F and cooked beef 94F on steam table, approximately 2 hours. Operator states food will be discarded.

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutting board stored in hand wash sink. Removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 1

#1Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor in disrepair. Holes in floor near grey water tank.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:02 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.