SABOR A MEXICO
13 SE EGLIN PKWY, Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 · 850-243-3331
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Upon inspection observed hot holder unit with duct tape present on broken handle. Door of reach in chest freezer next to back door in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed packaged onions stored on floor in prep area and in walk in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Upon inspection observed wrench next to saltines and garlic on shelf left side of cook line. Operator corrected storage during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed tamales uncovered in reach in chest freezer. Operator corrected storage during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at far wall near dish washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile around good vent with damage.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef thawing in still water. Operator placed in running water during inspection.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ M. Prado 9/6/19 ServSafe
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ M. Prado 9/6/19 ServSafe
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen chest freezer lid in disrepair Heavy corrosion and rust observed
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced Tomatoes 48F at Make Bar. Raw Beef 43F/45F/43F, Shrimp 48F, Diced Tomato 54F/52F/52F, Pico De Gallo 56F/58F/56F Milk 49F/49F/49F, Queso 47F/47F/47F, Raw Beef 49F/48F, Chicken 51F, Taco Beef 48F, Salsa 65F/60F, Raw Fish 50F/49F. [second temperature taken after 15 Minutes, third temperature taken after 30 minutes] ambient Temp of Cooler 54F/51F/49F. Manager iced items to rapidly chill while AC condenser gets back down to temperature.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. AC dunct over cook line area has condensation buildup. No contamination of food observed. AC unit over dish machine/triple sink drain table has condensation water dripping onto it.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink near dish machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 4 tanks in secured next to front bar ice machine.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags in white chest freezer used to hold frozen shrimp.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust buildup on ceiling of walk in cooler.
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.