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
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2023031924 | May 26, 2023 | Jun 22, 2023 | $200 |
| 6--2019042718 | Aug 14, 2019 | Sep 26, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed floors between dishwasher and walk -in cooler not sealed.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager certificates on hand at restaurant.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of dry storage door to back parking lot.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles broken in front of dish machine.
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.