SAN MARCOS MEXICAN GRILL
532 TYNDALL PKWY, Callaway FL 32404 · 850 6936117
Last inspected Aug 27, 2025 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects around smoker area, 1 flying insect on cook line..
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2022058313 | Dec 5, 2022 | May 10, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a towel inside employee hand sink by the three compartment sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ice buildup walk-in freezer door, heating element bad.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice,waitress station.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line and by walk in coolers and the bar area.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing,next to three compartment sink. Observed a cleaning scrub pad and a towel inside the hand sink.
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/
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Cell,phone and charger setting on top,of flour tortillas back area.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees,by the walk in cooler and bar hand sink.
Stored food not covered, inside the walk in freezer observed stuffed peppers not covered.
Jul 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food on the cook line hold torts..
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and cutting board on the cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife inside employee hand sink by dish machine. Observed hand by the drink station use for dumping ice.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Blue bowl inside the sugar container.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup on the back side walk-in cooler and walk in freezer unite.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar.
Water leaking from pipe at three compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.( Blood Borne Pathogen Bodily Fluid spill kit)
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Employee eating in a food restricted area. Front line.
Hole in or other damage to wall,by dish machine.
May 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting by the walk in cooler.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink,by walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees,by walk in cooler.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. 2 employees on duty without proof of reporting agreement. Provided form to operator at time of inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gaps at bottom of all exterior door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in holster with dirty water at bottom. Operator removed items at time of inspection.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water knob on dish pit Hand wash sink not functioning.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water coming out of cement in front of building and on side of building.
Jul 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects around smoker area, 1 flying insect on cook line..
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low 1 door reach in: sliced cheese 62F, cooked chicken wings 64F, at 1:35 per manager since approximately 9:00am. See stop sale. Raw burgers in 1 door low reach in 56F, and in Cook line make table: diced tomatoes 43F, cooked eggs 42F, less than 1 hour per employee. Items moved to colder unit at time of inspection.
Jul 18, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects around smoker area, 1 flying insect on cook line..
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 1 door reach in: sliced cheese 62F, cooked chicken wings 64F, at 1:35 per manager since approximately 9:00am. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low 1 door reach in: sliced cheese 62F, cooked chicken wings 64F, at 1:35 per manager since approximately 9:00am. See stop sale. Raw burgers in 1 door low reach in 56F, and in Cook line make table: diced tomatoes 43F, cooked eggs 42F, less than 1 hour per employee. Items moved to colder unit at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Hand wash sink in dish pit and at sink by walk-in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee using bowl as scoop in baked beans.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Under back door to kitchen and under back door to dining room.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in caddy on soiled wall by drive through.
Stored food not covered. Chicken wings in walk-in cooler, per manager cooked yesterday.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused kitchen equipment in dumpster enclosure.
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.