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BIGOTES

2101 W NINE MILE RD, Pensacola FL 32534 · 7276673162

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats145
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2705981
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 2 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler vents soiled with dust buildup.
Basic/36-34-5
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler vents soiled with accumulated dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler floor not sealed.
Basic/36-02-5
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked pans on drying rack.
Basic/24-08-4
Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors.
Basic/24-01-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting at server station
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor in dry storage room
Basic/08B-38-4
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk opened 3/10 with no date mark in reach in cooler on expo line. Operator added proper date mark during inspection.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink on cook line blocked by oven. Operator moved oven during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf on cook line. Operator stacked pans to air dry during inspection.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed container of tortilla chips with no cover in back prep area. Operator added lid during inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen ground beef thawing in standing water. Operator added cold running water to ground beef during inspection.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 present. At least four employees working at current time.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to locate proof of employee training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on cutting board on cook line. Employee moved drink to proper area during inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting in server station.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of flour, rice and pinto beans on floor of storage area. Observed box of whole tilapia on floor of walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Pan of shrimp in walk in freezer not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.