SAN MARCOS MEXICAN GRILL
101 BLUEFISH DR STE 105, PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL 32417
License #1305971
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →SAN MARCOS MEXICAN GRILL in PANAMA CITY BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.2 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 January 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 8 critical, 1 major, 12 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on January 29, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 4 critical, 1 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- [36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, in walkin cooler. Threshold under freezer door in disrepair, sheet metal strip creates tripping hazard.
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink in fry station on shelf over prep table. Drink on dry storage shelf.
- [29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker required on non chemical side of splitter.
- [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill counter: butter 126F, returned to stove for heating at time of inspection.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Buckets of chopped peppers and salsa on floor in walkin cooler. Buckets removed from floor at time of inspection.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser bottle unlabeled. Labeled at time of inspection.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in fry station reach-in freezer
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser hung on cleaned dish self. Removed during inspection.
- [14-47-4] Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Home drill with mixer attachment in use for mixing queso.
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Tray of uncovered poblanos uncovered to walkin freezer.
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw ground beef in walkin cooler. Chicken moved to bottom at time of inspection.
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