DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

EL PASO MEXICAN GRILL 3

5041 Dogwood Drive
Florida, 32570
Whiting Pines Housing Community
Santa Rosa County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8881495

  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pans wet nesting on shelf in prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of food on floor in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8881279

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8734119

  • 22-20-5:Basic - 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
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not properly secured. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Left hand dumpster in back of restaurant
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf in prep room Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of chips on floor in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on walk-in freezer.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef and chiles in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 22-41-4:High 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-20-5:High 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-03-5:High 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-02-5:High 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
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - 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-14-5:Intermediate - 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

Inspection Date: 4/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8542086

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior walls of ice machine in kitchen
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for seasoning in prep area.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. No tanks secure in establishment.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in back storage area behind bar.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above cook line Repeat Violation
  • 24-05-4:Basic - 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.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board attached to cold holding unit on right side of kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting on shelf in prep area.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in dishwashing area Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - 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
  • 10-01-5:Basic - 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-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of lettuce and container of shredded cheese uncovered in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cook line soiled
  • 08A-05-6:High 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-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chile rellenos at 53F for 30 minutes.
  • 03B-01-6:High 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.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump ice into handwash sink at kitchen entrance.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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.

Inspection Date: 11/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8355772

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above cook line soiled with dust
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Warewash area Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of produce on floor of walk in cooler.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple pans of food in walk in freezer.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bar mat in handwash sink during inspection. Operator removed mat during inspection. Corrected On-Site