EL PAISANO
331 HARBOR BLVD, Destin FL 32541
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 4 visits since February 2024
3 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Repackaged frozen chicken over beef in upright reach in freezer. Spanish language food storage hand out provided.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Repackaged frozen chicken over beef in upright reach in freezer. Spanish language food storage hand out provided.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Storage trailer added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Addition of storage trailer containing one upright reach in cooler and one upright reach in freezer. No food preparation allowed in storage trailer.
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.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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