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EL PASO MEXICAN GRILL

5490 MOBILE HWY, Pensacola FL 32526 · 850.554.5233

Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2706340
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Upon inspection observed 2 sanitizer buckets inside hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed dishwashing area floor not sealed.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked plastic containers on drying racks.
Basic/24-08-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed floor not sealed in dishwasher area.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside both walk-in freezer and reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed ware washing area floor not sealed.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles by main cook line soiled with food debris.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked pans on drying rack.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed shredded beef tub stored on floor in both walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer in kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed unsealed floor in ware washing area.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles in the main cook line soiled with food debris.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.upon inspection observed unsealed floor in ware washing area.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed ceiling tile soiled with food residue throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed floor in dishwashing area not sealed.
Basic/36-02-5/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.