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MI GENTE SUPERMARKET & TAQUERIA

733 HARBOR BLVD, Destin FL 32541 · 850-420-9047

Last inspected Apr 25, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats200
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5603245
Grade history
MAR 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
DEC 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/23
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2014049000Oct 13, 2014Jan 2, 2015$160

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 25, 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
Stored food not covered. Walk in freezer Packaged corn box open Covered during the inspection
Basic/08B-12-5
Jan 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked rice in walk in cooler Cook - Cool overnight greater than 6 hrs. 50/51F See stop sale
High priority/03D-02-5
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine X 3 attempts Temperature check below 160F at dish surface
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
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 rice in walk in cooler Cook - Cool overnight greater than 6 hrs. 50/51F
High priority/01B-02-5
Jun 10, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Rear hallway
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer
Basic/36-73-4
Jan 8, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Rear prep area hallway
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Floor in disrepair at threshold of walk in cooler.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Rear storage/ preparation area / front wait station.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Floor in disrepair. Threshold at walk in #1
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Feb 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 7, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/23
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint/Return visit Dec 7, 2023 · At time of the callback inspection license expired 6/1/23 Admin Complaint
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Hospitality Resource Supply Expired 7/5/23
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 7, 2023 · Upon callback Employee training expired Time Extended
Dec 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/23
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. One tray of cooked pork located in meat room walk in cooler. Dated 11/13 See stop sale
High priority/02C-01-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. One tray of cooked pork located in meat room walk in cooler. Dated 11/13 See stop sale
High priority/01B-24-5
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Hospitality Resource Supply Expired 7/5/23
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at deflector.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Rear preparation area
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Dead roach on premises. One dead roach observed on floor of meat cooler room D6DM notified
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Floor in disrepair. Door Threshold of walk in cooler #1
Basic/36-17-5
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Expo line salad station
Basic/10-17-4

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.