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EL PASO TACO'S & TEQUILA

8662 NAVARRE PKWY UNIT 3-5, Navarre FL 32566 · 850-685-1693

Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6701245
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler obtained temperature of refried beans at 47f. Operator confirmed refried beans prepared day before.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2023031924May 26, 2023Jun 22, 2023$200
6--2019042718Aug 14, 2019Sep 26, 2019$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler cook line- chorizo 46f, steak 46f. Drawer opened frequently and operator placed ice on items of concern to bring temperatures down.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Dec 3, 2025Inspection 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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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Upon inspection observed multiple ice scoops with handle facing down inside service drink machine on main drink station. Manager proceeded to remove scoops at time of inspection.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed floors between dishwasher and walk -in cooler not sealed.
Basic/36-02-5
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler- refried beans 47f- prepared day prior per operator. Operator discarded refried beans during inspection.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler obtained temperature of refried beans at 47f. Operator confirmed refried beans prepared day before.
High priority/03A-02-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Upon inspection observed plastic pitcher handle resting in food level of black beans of large container next to cook line. Operator corrected storage during inspection.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Multiple sinks in kitchen. Operator was provided hand washing signs and posted during inspection.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink. All hand washing sinks missing paper towels. Paper towels were restocked during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: Soda gun at bar dirty. Manager had an employee clean.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager certificates on hand at restaurant.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of dry storage door to back parking lot.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles broken in front of dish machine.
Basic/36-17-5

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.