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
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
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. Dishmachine level reading 0 ppm. Operator set up triple sink with chlorine in lieu of dishmachine. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed bags of chicken and beef stored together in walk-in cooler.
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. One pan of ground beef in walk-in freezer contained by ice dripping from condenser
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico 49f, diced tomatoes 48f, sour cream 46f all for one hour **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked beside fryer in kitchen. Operator removed table blocking sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some certificates expired
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in main kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not properly secured. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
33-12-4Basic – Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Left hand dumpster in back of restaurant
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf in prep room **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed containers of chips on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on walk-in freezer.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Beef and chiles in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:09 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.