FAJITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
707 US HWY 331 S, Defuniak Springs FL 32435 · 850-520-4815
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed one half pan of beef marked 07/06.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2022011138 | Feb 25, 2022 | May 11, 2022 | $200 |
| 6--2021056974 | Dec 6, 2021 | Feb 16, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed one half pan of beef marked 07/06.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed one half pan of beef marked 07/06.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Double glass door located in kitchen three full pans ground beef 54F, one full pan chicken55F, one half pan diced tomatoes 55F, 10# bag of shredded cheese 57F, 6 gallons of queso 54F, 1# sliced cheese 53F, three whole tilapia 54F one full pan cooked rice 55F- all previous mentioned foods held overnight in reach in cooler per operator
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Double glass door located in kitchen three full pans ground beef 54F, one full pan chicken55F, one half pan diced tomatoes 55F, 10# bag of shredded cheese 57F, 6 gallons of queso 54F, 1# sliced cheese 53F, three whole tilapia 54F one full pan cooked rice 55F- all previous mentioned foods held overnight in reach in cooler per operator
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - two ice cream scoops stored in room temperature water.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fajita bread stored in tshirt bag at steam table in kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed one half container of pork skins in liquid indicating keep refrigerated stored at room temperature on dry storage shelf in ice cream area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed one half container of pork skins in liquid indicating keep refrigerated stored at room temperature on dry storage shelf in ice cream area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage inside upright freezer. Operator removed during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed whole frozen tilapia stored on drain board at triple sink in plastic bucket. Operator placed under cool running water during inspection.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen shrimp stored in t-shirt bag in upright freezer.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice stored in T-shirt bag on steam table.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice-bar area.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed one handwashing sink located in kitchen, inoperable. An additional handwash sink is located in kitchen and readily accessible.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets and doors with accumulation of food debris.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pain reliever stored on shelf beside microwave. Operator removed to office during inspection.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, at bar.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink, ice cream bar.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored above and beside microwave. Operator removed during inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife to warewash area.
Aug 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.