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LA BARRA DEL TACO

3811 W NAVY BLVD, Pensacola FL 32507 · 850-261-3890

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats152
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2700668
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
APR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

6 cases · $3,560

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2022015454Mar 25, 2022Dec 22, 2022$800
6--2021018401Apr 16, 2021Oct 11, 2021$400
6--2021007997Feb 16, 2021Jul 21, 2021$800
6--2020047457Sep 30, 2020Apr 26, 2021$600
6--2018036517Jul 9, 2018Mar 5, 2019$800
6--2017014039Mar 1, 2017Apr 20, 2017$160

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked pans on drying racks.
Basic/24-08-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Upon inspection observed garbage around dumpster pad. Employee proceeded to clean around dumpster at time of inspection.
Basic/33-19-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Upon inspection observed dumpster lids open. Manager proceeded to close lids at time of inspection.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 25, 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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Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed ice machine in kitchen in poor condition.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Upon inspection observed multiple knives between preparation tables. Operator proceeded to remove knives from equipment.
Basic/10-17-4
Sep 9, 2024Inspection 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 used for purposes other than handwashing. Upon inspection observed bowl inside hand washing sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Open inspection observed multiple carbon dioxide thanks not secured in kitchen.
Basic/51-11-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked pans on drying rack in ware washing area.
Basic/24-08-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Upon inspection observed icescoop handle touching ice in kitchen.
Basic/10-08-5
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection observed CO2 tanks in kitchen not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

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.