PEDROS TACO AND TEQUILA BAR

Name: PEDROS TACO AND TEQUILA BAR
Address: 300 EGLIN PKWY, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL, 32547, US
Rating: 73.1

300 EGLIN PKWY, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32547

License #5604221

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73.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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PEDROS TACO AND TEQUILA BAR in FORT WALTON BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 73.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 14 total violations — 3 critical, 3 major, 8 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 19, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 3 critical, 3 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[53A-05-6] 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/. Manager arrived on site during inspection.
[01B-03-5] Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Tray of chili peppers stored uncovered in walk in freezer with ice snow covering them.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Chili peppers stored I. Walk in freezer uncovered and covered with ice snow. Salsa stored in reach in cooler not covered. Employee placed food tray paper over salsa.
[36-64-5] Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in dining room across from restrooms.
[06-03-5] Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Thawing- raw beef 56F, bulk ground beef 66F, raw shrimp 57F, crawfish tails 46F ( 11:00-12:45). Employee placed items in freezer.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed scoop from ice.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer at door, on cases and over uncovered chili peppers.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with squeegee and ice bucket next to ice machine.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink next to ice machine.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over shredded cheese in walk in cooler. Employee began to rotate product.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing on food cart at room temp- raw beef 56F, bulk ground beef 66F, raw shrimp 57F, crawfish tails 46F ( 11:00-12:45).
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Cold hold drawers- ambient temp 59F. Do not use until repaired or food can be held at 41F or below.
[08B-02-4] Chili peppers stored uncovered in walk in freezer not properly protected from contamination. Observed ice snow build up on food. See stop sale.

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