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PEDROS TACOS TEQUILA BAR

13584 PERDIDO KEY DR, Pensacola FL 32507 · 850.492.1701

Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats155
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2705598
Grade history
OCT 24
FEB 25
APR 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 126 rodent droppings on floor under three compartment sink/utility sink (next to 3 compartment sink) in dish washing area in kitchen.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
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Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Oct 17, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per manager, bartenders prep limes by freshly slicing them at the bar, and have an ice bin for scooping ice from drinks. There is no nearby hand wash sink. Plan review will be needed for added handwashing sink. This violation must be addressed by June 24th.
Intermediate/51-14-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 25, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 5, 2025 · Upon callback Bar handwashing sink is in. Manager has not contacted plan review time has been extended to 30 days. Time Extended/Return visit Oct 17, 2025 · Upon call back no plan review has been received. Admin Complaint
Sep 5, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per manager, bartenders prep limes by freshly slicing them at the bar, and have an ice bin for scooping ice from drinks. There is no nearby hand wash sink. Plan review will be needed for added handwashing sink. This violation must be addressed by June 24th.
Intermediate/51-14-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 25, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 5, 2025 · Upon callback Bar handwashing sink is in. Manager has not contacted plan review time has been extended to 30 days. Time Extended
Apr 25, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per manager, bartenders prep limes by freshly slicing them at the bar, and have an ice bin for scooping ice from drinks. There is no nearby hand wash sink. Plan review will be needed for added handwashing sink. This violation must be addressed by June 24th.
Intermediate/51-14-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 25, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 24, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Observed bartender adjust ice in glass with bare hands.
High priority/09-02-5
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk-in cooler cook cooling for 4 hours: chicken 81f, steak 75f. See stop sale.
High priority/03D-01-5/Warning
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood-grade bags in direct contact with tortillas at steam well and pork in walk-in freezer stored in them.
High priority/14-31-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In buckets of water on the kitchen floor near the walk-in cooler for 6 hours: chicken 55f, and beef 57f. In walk-in cooler ambient cooling over 4 hours: salsa 49f, pico 55f, same batch of pico in reach-in cooler over 4 hours: 45f. In walk-in cooler cook cooling for 4 hours: grilled chicken 81f, grilled steak 75f.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In buckets of water on the kitchen floor near the walk-in cooler for 6 hours: chicken 55f, and beef 57f. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk-in cooler ambient cooling over 4 hours: salsa 49f, pico 55f, same batch of pico in reach-in cooler over 4 hours: 45f. See stop sale.
High priority/03D-06-5/Warning
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Per manager, bartenders prep limes by freshly slicing them at the bar, and have an ice bin for scooping ice from drinks. There is no nearby hand wash sink. This violation must be addressed by June 24th.
Intermediate/31A-07-4/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per manager, bartenders prep limes by freshly slicing them at the bar, and have an ice bin for scooping ice from drinks. There is no nearby hand wash sink. Plan review will be needed for added handwashing sink. This violation must be addressed by June 24th.
Intermediate/51-14-7/Warning
Food stored on floor. Buckets of shrimp, chicken, and beef thawing at ambient temperature on floor in back area near walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Bottles of sauce stored in cut lettuce in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator removed bottles during inspection.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Stored epenadas and chile rancheros in walk-in freezer not covered. Margarita mix in reach-in cooler at bar not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Buckets of shrimp, chicken, and beef thawing at ambient temperature on floor in back area near walk-in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 9, 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
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked pans on dry rack.
Basic/24-08-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler shelves soiled with rust.
Basic/14-17-4
Dec 5, 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
High priority/02C-01-5
Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed food items in walk-in cooler not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Oct 5, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 5, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches on floor in dry storage area in kitchen.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 5, 2023 · During callback, observed a total of 5 dead roaches in the following areas: 2 on floor in dry storage area, 1 on floor in prep area, and 2 on the wheel of hot hold station make line in kitchen. Time Extended
Oct 4, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 126 rodent droppings on floor under three compartment sink/utility sink (next to 3 compartment sink) in dish washing area in kitchen.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed refried beans in walk in cooler at a temperature of 45F for over 24hrs.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed refried beans in walk in cooler at a temperature of 45F for over 24hrs. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plate in cooked beef container in walk in refrigerator.
Basic/14-01-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep cut marks on make line in front of reach in cooler.
Basic/14-09-4
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches on floor in dry storage area in kitchen.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed a large pot of beans on floor during prepping. Operator had employee move pot onto crate off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple holes in wall in dish washing area under 3 compartment sink and dishwasher
Basic/36-24-5
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed an odor coming from under dishwasher and 3 compartment sink in dish washing area.
Basic/36-64-5/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Observed cut onions and cut bell peppers in walk in refrigerator without lids.
Basic/08B-12-5

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.