EL PASO MEXICAN GRILL
5490 MOBILE HWY, Pensacola FL 32526 · 850.554.5233
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Upon inspection observed 2 sanitizer buckets inside hand washing sink.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed dishwashing area floor not sealed.
Met inspection standards. 3 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 plastic containers on drying racks.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed floor not sealed in dishwasher area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Open dumpster lid.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed ware washing area floor not sealed.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked pans on drying rack.
Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed shredded beef tub stored on floor in both walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer in kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed unsealed floor in ware washing area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Open dumpster lid.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.upon inspection observed unsealed floor in ware washing area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Open dumpster lid.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed floor in dishwashing area not sealed.
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.