EL RODEO TEQUILA BAR AND GRILL
1136 THOMAS DR, Panama City FL 32408 · 850-238-8500
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by a total of 21 live roaches found in the following locations: 13 on wall between ice machine and office, 7 under bar counter around electrical outlet by register, 1 on wall by expo upright refrigerator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2024009255 | Jan 30, 2024 | Mar 4, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish scrub and several rags in handwashing sink in cook line entrance. Operator removed items at the time of inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Two servers, and three cooks, with no certified food manager present. Manager arrived at the time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Crab legs prepared on 08/17 not date marked by 08/18.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé portioning cups used to dispense salt and sugar in dry storage area.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates in storage rack not inverted. Operator inverted them at the time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Frozen cheese sticks 38F and chicken fingers 39F, no longer frozen in maketable. Operator placed items back in walk in freezer.
Two lights not functioning in warewashing area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container at the bar, not properly labeled.
Feb 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whole tilapia 47F, cooked ground beef 45F, cooked chili with beef 47F. Per manager, items in walk in cooler for 3 days. See stop sale.
Feb 13, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whole tilapia 47F, cooked ground beef 45F, cooked chili with beef 47F. Per manager, items in walk in cooler for 3 days. See stop sale.
Feb 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored with tortillas in walk in cooler. Manager appropriately reorganized the items at the time of inspection. Raw beef burgers over buns in lowboy in the cooking line. Manager appropriately reorganized the items at the time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three whole tilapias and a package of imitation crab thawed in ROP package.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Whole tilapia 47F, cooked ground beef 45F, cooked chili with beef 47F. Per manager, items in walk in cooler for 3 days.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whole tilapia 47F, cooked ground beef 45F, cooked chili with beef 47F. Per manager, items in walk in cooler for 3 days. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fabuloso and bleach stored next to rice container. Manager removed it at the time of inspection and placed chemicals at the appropriate location.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the bar. Manager refilled paper towel machine at the time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Three whole tilapias and a package of imitation crab thawed in ROP package. See stop sale.
Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Toothbrush and toothpaste next to spices in food storage shelves.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One unit missing on hood filter on cooking line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lowboy adjacent to grill/griddle. At the time of inspection, manager wiped and cleaned the lowboy.
Two lights not functioning in ware washing area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three compartment sink in the ware washing area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Per manager, chili powder container in the prep area with no label.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Missing floor tiles in the cooking line.
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: rice 112F at 3:35pm. Per employee, rice was cooked at approximately 9:30am, see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: rice 112F at 3:35pm. Per employee, rice was cooked at approximately 9:30am, see stop sale.
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar and hand wash sink on back prep line. Restocked at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of bleach in dish pit not labeled. Employee labeled bottle at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on back line.
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling over ice machines.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine on back line missing front cover.
Ice buildup walk-in freezer around door.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap at top of back door when closed.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet loose on dish pit hand wash sink.
Stored food not covered. Sauces, beans, chicken, soup, and beef stored uncovered in walk-in cooler. Items covered during inspection.
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink near walk in beer cooler blocked with kegs. PIC asked employee to remove kegs from sink location.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of sour cream stored on floor under shelves in walk in cooler. Case of beef stored on floor in walk in freezer. PIC stated truck deliveries are every 30 minutes, PIC on site put food on shelves.
Stored food not covered. Pulled chicken stored on shelf in walk in cooler not covered. Pan of burritos stored in white upright free pier next to ice cream not covered. Refried beans cooling on food cart near walk in beer cooler not covered. PUC covered food with lids.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet soiled cloths stored on food contact surface at bar location. Bar tender put cloths in laundry.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked beef in walk-in cooler. Employee moved raw fish to bottom.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 3 servers, 2 cooks.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Tortillas stored wrapped in linens on cook line. Employee removed linens and voluntarily discarded tortillas.
Food stored on floor. Tub of chicken on for in walk-in. Employee moved item off floor during inspection.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Habanero peppers in walk-in cooler with mold-like growth. See stop sale.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/residue on outside of ice bucket. Ice buckets washed at time of inspection.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher by fry station in recharge zone.
Jan 31, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by a total of 21 live roaches found in the following locations: 13 on wall between ice machine and office, 7 under bar counter around electrical outlet by register, 1 on wall by expo upright refrigerator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill cooler: raw shrimp 48F, cooked pork 51F, raw ribeye 52F, per employee, items in unit approximately 3 hours, moved to colder unit during inspection.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing outside employee bathroom, by dish pit handwash sink, and by fry side cooler.
Spoons on expo stored with food contact surface up. Inverted at time of inspection.
Jul 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked refried beans 48F, cooked previous day per cook. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small fries seen around bar ice well. 1 fly seen in kitchen.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-23.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over tortillas in walk-in cooler. Employee moved tortillas at time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked refried beans 48F, cooked previous day per cook. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line counter: pan of shredded cheese 59F, approximately 1 hour. Moved to refrigeration at time of inspection.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed very deep container of salsa cooling in walk-in, 72F at 12:05, still 72F at 12:50. Discussed cooling method with cook, cook spit up product into multiple shallow pans for better cooling.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 3 servers, 4 cooks at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand washing sink. Stocked at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on side of ice machine not inverted. Employee inverted buckets at time of inspection.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap between front double doors.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher by dish area in recharge zone.
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