OLD MEXICO OF STEINHATCHEE
5437 SW HWY 358, Steinhatchee FL 32359 · 850-843-7297
Last inspected Oct 31, 2025 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found One fly flying in kitchen, near three-compartment sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021027446 | May 26, 2021 | Jul 8, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot behind restaurant.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for chlorine used in three-compartment sink.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Bottom of hood above cookline soiled with grease.
Jul 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found One fly flying in kitchen, near three-compartment sink.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallon jug of windshield washer fluid stored on shelf beside single-use cups and box of tea inside exterior storage shed. Manager had an employee move the windshield washer fluid from the area during this inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contantaining degreaser missing label hanging from shelf above three-compartment sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured inside exterior storage shed.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. One cracked clear plastic pan on dish rack in back of kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on shelving inside walk-in freezer.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood and hood filters above grill soiled with grease.
Jan 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Pan containing cooked ground sausage with date mark of 1/1 on shelf inside walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw chicken stored on wire shelf directly above several bottles containing barbecue sauce inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Employee moved raw chicken to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle containing shampoo stored on top shelf of clean dish rack, above clean pans and clean mugs. Employee moved the shampoo to the chemical storage shelf during this inspection.
Ceiling and/or wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 1. Unsealed wood on walls, ceiling, and shelving inside food storage shed beside building. 2. Unsealed plywood on wall and ceiling inside walk-in freezer.
Jul 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Cooked ham in zip bag with date mark of 7/5 on shelf inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager discarded ham during this inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank not secured inside storage shed behind building.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys stored on shelf in back of kitchen beside clean dishes.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on counter beside fountain machine.
Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on floor inside storage shed behind building.
Feb 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Pan of sliced turkey with date mark of 02/01 on shelf inside reach-in cooler at cookline.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Server entered the wait station and scooped ice without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Grocery bag containing raw beef stored on shelf above box containing canned beans inside walk-in cooler. Inspector moved raw beef to below the beans during this inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan containing raw chicken thawing on top of box containing hamburger meat inside walk-in cooler. Inspector removed pan of chicken from top of hamburger meat during this inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank not secured inside exterior storage shed behind building.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drink cups on prep table in kitchen above bins containing sugar and breading.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around fans, shelving, and door of walk-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan of frozen ham thawing in standing water in prep sink in kitchen. Inspector turned cool water on over thawing ham during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Area below hood filters soiled with grease.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: Sliced turkey with date mark of 10/17, sliced ham with date mark of 10/18. Manager discarded both during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Box and sleeves of takeout cups on shelf beside bottles of degreaser and dish soap on shelf inside storage shed behind building. Employee moved takeout cups to higher shelf during this inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used as scoop inside pan of hash browns at cookline.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank not secured inside storage shed behind building.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink cup on shelf above bin of hash browns at cookline. Manager removed drink cup from table during this inspection.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No light provided inside walk-in cooler behind establishment.
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.