PEDROS TACO AND TEQUILA BAR
300 EGLIN PKWY, Fort Walton Beach FL 32547 · 850.375.4845
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Chili peppers stored uncovered in walk in freezer not properly protected from contamination. Observed ice snow build up on food. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over shredded cheese in walk in cooler. Employee began to rotate product.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Tray of chili peppers stored uncovered in walk in freezer with ice snow covering them.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with squeegee and ice bucket next to ice machine.
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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/. Manager arrived on site during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink next to ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Cold hold drawers- ambient temp 59F. Do not use until repaired or food can be held at 41F or below.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer at door, on cases and over uncovered chili peppers.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed scoop from ice.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in dining room across from restrooms.
Stored food not covered. Chili peppers stored I. Walk in freezer uncovered and covered with ice snow. Salsa stored in reach in cooler not covered. Employee placed food tray paper over salsa.
Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Thawing- raw beef 56F, bulk ground beef 66F, raw shrimp 57F, crawfish tails 46F ( 11:00-12:45). Employee placed items in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing on food cart at room temp- raw beef 56F, bulk ground beef 66F, raw shrimp 57F, crawfish tails 46F ( 11:00-12:45).
Feb 3, 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
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin: the lid and the top edge of the ice bin is dirty with a black substance. General Manager had an employee clean during the inspection.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin: observed the shield on the ice machine is dirty with a mold-like substance. Manager cleaned during the inspection.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: Handwash sink behind the bar had a wire whisk stored in it. Bar tender removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin: Ice machine in kitchen area dirty on the shield and the sides.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured: Two tanks by the beverage rack not secured to keep them from falling.
Food stored on floor: Four buckets/containers of food on floor in walk-in cooler. Kitchen employee put on shelves during inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice: The ice bin in the kitchen and the ice bin behind the bar. Both scoops were placed with the handles up.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up: Wish racks for flat ware on table under tea maker has knives, forks, and spoons all with food contact surface up. Manager had employee wash hands, don gloves, and turn all flat ware with the handles up.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Assistant General Manager, Josue Banegas, has been Assistant General Manager for almost one year and has not had his Certifed Food Manager training. He is scheduled to take the class and test through Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association on 11/28/2023.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: Soda gun behind bar dirty. Manager cleaned.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: Soda gun holster behind the bar dirty. Manager cleaned.
Water draining onto floor surface: Water from one of the three compartment sinks leaking onto floor in dish room. Manager called plumbing company.
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.