EL GORDOS MEXICAN GRILL
8183 FAIRFIELD DR, Pensacola FL 32506
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 small flying insect
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2017032328 | May 23, 2017 | Aug 11, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Upon inspection observed deep grooves on cutting board in main cook line.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Upon inspection observed employee cell phone stored by serving plates. Employee proceeded to remove cell phone at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed hamburger patties not covered inside reach in freezer.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Dish machine reading 0ppm on chlorine sanitizer. Dish machine repaired during inspection, corrected to 100ppm
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 small flying insect
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer in front grills: raw, repackaged chicken over ready to eat foods
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Line cook changing tasks from food prep to retrieving food from walk in cooler without washing hands or changing gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright cooler: chili 67f, heavy whipping cream 60f Per manager: cold holding items less than 40 minutes, manager moved items to walk in cooler to rapidly cool off
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 3 part sink missing paper towels. Operator replaced paper towels during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used as scoop for dry beans.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Excessive ice build up in reach in freezer in front of grills.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink next to 3 part sink draining very slowly.
Stored food not covered. Missing lid from dry beans bin
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Upon inspection observed shredded beef and rice cooked day prior not dated.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Upon inspection observed dumpster lid broken.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice accumulation in reach in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.