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OLD MEXICO, LLC

1812 HIGHWAY 77, Lynn Haven FL 32444 · 850-271-1066

Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats86
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1304951
Grade history
DEC 23
AUG 24
MAY 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 42 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low glass door dish area cooler: white American cheese 51F, cream cheese 46F, per manager items in cooler overnight, see stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2021026130May 24, 2021Jul 14, 2021$800
6--2021008101Feb 18, 2021Mar 30, 2021$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Left a copy.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair,in front of the three compartment sink.
Basic/36-17-5
Food stored on floor. Waitress station posted mix.
Basic/08B-38-4
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line.
Basic/10-20-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cook line and dish area.
Basic/38-07-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken at room temperature.
Basic/06-01-5
The state's own report →
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp stored above peppers and tomatoes in stand up cooler to the left of kitchen entrance next to ice machine.
High priority/08A-04-5/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of prep cooler and in dish area employee cup stored on clean prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.multiple utensils in use in product stored in product not above rim.
Basic/10-06-5
Aug 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over green bell peppers in double door reach in cooler by ice machine.
High priority/08A-04-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink near dish area blocked with pots, pans, and garbage can.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of required employee food handler training for 3 cooks, hired over 60 days per Manager.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 1 unlabeled spray bottle containing a yellow substance. Manager labeled spray bottle as oven and grill cleaner at time of inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black/brown mold-like substance on interior of ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris/soil on double door reach in cooler across from cook line.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 large clear containers with white lids containing white substance. Manager labeled containers as salt, flour, and corn flour.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over case of tomatoes, raw beef stored over case of bell peppers
High priority/08A-04-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low glass door dish area cooler: white American cheese 51F, cream cheese 46F, per manager items in cooler overnight, see stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low glass door dish area cooler: white American cheese 51F, cream cheese 46F, per manager items in cooler overnight, see stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Stem thermo showing 20F in ice water.
Intermediate/05-07-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue on ice scoop. Employee cleaned at time of inspection. Cheese left in cheese shredder, last used on previous day per manager. Shredded cleaned at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking dish area hand wash sink. Anther moved trash can at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. At dish area hand wash sink. Manager restocked at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles soiled on upright cooler by ice machine.
Basic/23-24-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing through out kitchen. Floor tiles missing under grease trap.
Basic/36-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in wall/floor junctions throughout kitchen. Dust build up on doorway by cook line.
Basic/36-73-4
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap around exterior door to kitchen.
Basic/35B-04-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright reach in cooler by ice machine and upright cooler by steam table.
Basic/14-33-4
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2023Inspection 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 used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in server area used as a dump sink for ice.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil in container stored on floor in back storage room.
Basic/08B-38-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo containers in box stored on floor in back storage room.
Basic/25-05-4
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed cut tomato and onion with wrapped steaks. Manager threw away cut produce.
High priority/08A-08-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like build up on interior of ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked together with out properly drying.
Basic/24-08-4

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.