MEZCAL MEXICAN GRILL
80 SEASCAPE DRIVE STE 101, Miramar Beach FL 32550 · 850-502-8352
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 18 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. Cold hold- drawers- mahi 50F, shrimp 49F (11:00-1:00 ). Manager discarded food instead of cooling to 41F.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on left side of splitter.
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/.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black soil on ice chute on interior of ice machine.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at make bar. On cook line.
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- make bar- pico 45F, guacamole 45F, shredded cheese 47F, sour cream 45F (2:45-3:42) ambient 50F. Operator moved all food to another reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose Bibb on right side at mop sink.
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/.
Clean linens stored in improper location. Bags of clean linens stored on floor in storage closet.
Equipment in poor repair. Cold hold- make bar- pico 45F, guacamole 45F, shredded cheese 47F, sour cream 45F (2:45-3:42) ambient 50F. Do not use until repaired and can hold TCS foods at 41F or below.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in sugar. Operator removed scoop from sugar.
Multiple Soiled dry wiping cloths in use and stored on food contact surface in kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Hot hold- warmer- pulled chicken 164F with old label stating black beans.
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in prep kitchen. Sink blocked with oversized pot. Manager removed pot from sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at make bar in wait station,
Multiple Cloths used as a food-contact surface under food pans and cutting boards.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at both sinks in prep kitchen.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area over spice shelf and prep sink in prep kitchen. Manager removed strip from area and discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. ROP Mahi 38F, thawed inside packaging.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable at wait station and on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Package of ROP Mahi and case of churros stored on floor in walk in cooler. Bag of onions and 2 oil jugs stored on floor in dry storage area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in bin of sugar. Manager removed scoop and sent to warehouse washing area.
Multiple In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at prep sink and next to 3 compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream stored in walk in freezer not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. ROP Mahi 38F, thawed inside packaging. See stop sale.
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In back prep/ cook area slicer parts stored in hand wash sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- shell eggs 65F (8:00-12:00). Provided establishment with written form.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in blackened seasoning.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine heavily soiled. Exterior of chip bins soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Stored food not covered. Cooling- salsa 52F (8:00-9:43). Salsa stored in walk in cooler not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple bins of spiced not labeled.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Exterior lid of chip bin soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in sugar in dry storage/ prep area.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Ice paddle stored on floor under shelf in walk in freezer.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use in wait station.
Stored food not covered. Corn on cob and shredded pork stored in walk in cooler with no cover.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- drawers- mahi 50F, shrimp 49F (11:00-1:00 ). Manager discarded food instead of cooling to 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade, sugar, flour and rice bin lids soiled.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface at tea dispensers.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil stored on floor next to warmer. Breaded chicken Pattie's stored on floor in walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Ice scoop handle stored on top of ice maker.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on food contact surface in prep kitchen.
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.