SAN MARCOS MEXICAN GRILL
101 BLUEFISH DR STE 105, Panama City Beach FL 32417 · 850-7083097
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 12 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill counter: butter 126F, returned to stove for heating at time of inspection.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 20, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Walk-in freezer temperatures: Cooked pork 33F, chicken tenders 35F, chicken wings 31F, jalapeño poppers 32F.
Jul 10, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Walk-in freezer temperatures: Cooked pork 33F, chicken tenders 35F, chicken wings 31F, jalapeño poppers 32F.
Jul 9, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Walk-in freezer temperatures: Cooked pork 33F, chicken tenders 35F, chicken wings 31F, jalapeño poppers 32F.
Jul 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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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. Sauté side cooler: cooked pork 51F, Fry side: hot dogs 53F. Per manager pork in cooler approximately 4 hours and unknown time for hot dogs. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauté side cooler: cooked pork 51F, sour cream 51F, Fry side: hot dogs 53F. Per manager pork in cooler approximately 4 hours and unknown time for hot dogs. See stop sale. Sour cream in cooler approximately 30minutes.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of bleach water stored next to liquor bottles at bar. Manager moved chemical during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Back flow prevention required on water hose side of splitter on mop sink faucet.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back line hand wash 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. No proof for kitchen staff, and some wait staff.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open sodas in kitchen on shelf over clean plates. Manager discarded sodas during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags and clothing stored in dry storage with packs of tortillas and bags of onions.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Around ice machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in space between tables behind bar. Manager removed knives during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance and debris on exterior of ice machine. Exterior of tortilla chip containers soiled. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
Plates dried with a towel/cloth. Discussed with manager. Plates must air dry. Employee rewashed and air dried plates
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed employee dry plates with soiled towel. Discussed with manager. Manager had employee rewash plates and discard dirty towel.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In sauté side reach in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Poblano peppers in freezer not covered. Rice in dry storage not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Walk-in freezer temperatures: Cooked pork 33F, chicken tenders 35F, chicken wings 31F, jalapeño poppers 32F.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw ground beef in walkin cooler. Chicken moved to bottom at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill counter: butter 126F, returned to stove for heating at time of inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser hung on cleaned dish self. Removed during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker required on non chemical side of splitter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser bottle unlabeled. Labeled at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink in fry station on shelf over prep table. Drink on dry storage shelf.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, in walkin cooler. Threshold under freezer door in disrepair, sheet metal strip creates tripping hazard.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of chopped peppers and salsa on floor in walkin cooler. Buckets removed from floor at time of inspection.
Ice buildup in fry station reach-in freezer
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Home drill with mixer attachment in use for mixing queso.
Stored food not covered. Tray of uncovered poblanos uncovered to walkin freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over chipilin in walk-in cooler. Manager moved chipilin to different shelf during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Manager had chicken moved to bottom at time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi in vacuum sealed bags. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker required on non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi in vacuum sealed bags. See stop sale.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, around expo walls, if dish pit, and behind cooking equipment.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in prep area near office. Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, over dish pit.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout kitchen area. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout kitchen area.
Water leaking from dish pit sprayer.
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- drawers-raw beef ribeye 54F, raw chicken breast 53F, raw diced chicken 54F, raw diced beef 55F, raw shrimp 57F ( all stocked 1:35-2:35). Owner had employee place all food items on food cart and store in walk in freezer to reduce temperatures.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold drawers flashing P ambient temperature 62F.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at one of the employee handwash sinks due to a busted pipe in wall. Technician has been called to repair.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in sugar.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ambient temperature 62F. Cold hold- drawers-raw beef ribeye 54F, raw chicken breast 53F, raw diced chicken 54F, raw diced beef 55F, raw shrimp 57F ( all stocked 1:35-2:35). Owner had employee remove all food and place in walk in freezer. Owner contacted a technician to repair unit.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water all through out kitchen ware wash and cooking due to busted pipe in wall leaking.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair through out kitchen and cook line and restroom.
Hole in or other damage to wall due to busted leaking pipe between exposed and wait station.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Pitcher handle stored in rice.
Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water pipe in wall busted and leaking heavily into kitchen. Owner has called a technician to repair pipe.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on top of case of tomatoes in walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Sugar, rice and pinto beans stored in dry storage in bins with no lids.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Broken pipe in wall leaking water onto kit hence floor. Owner has called a technician to repair.
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with build up of food debris.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed no chlorine strips for dish machine only quaternary strips.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in dry storage area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup with no handle used for dispensing seasoning and sauces.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing throughout kitchen causing building up of water in some areas of kitchen floor.
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In dish pit. Manager placed roll of paper towels nearby.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Back prep area Hand wash sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of three compartment sink and behind ice machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In dish washing areas Cove molding damaged on wall by prep area Hand wash sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt bins in dry storage not labeled.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in reach in cooler. Manager switched chicken to bottom.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with a build up of food residue. Manager had employee take can opener to dish operator.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed yellow liquid in spray bottle behind bar without label.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile in kitchen in front of 3 compartment sink and ice machine missing or broken.
Stored food not covered. Observed chili rellleno on trays in walk in freezer not covered. Manager had employee cover all.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Manager moved chicken below beef at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill drawers: raw beef 48F, raw chicken 51F, per employee less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for rapid cooling at time of inspection. New temperatures: raw chicken 39F, raw beef 41F,
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. Observed 3 cooks and 1 bartender/sever with no food handler training.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Around office/dish area.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine with dust/debris. Manager sent scoop to dish pit for cleaning and relocating.
Stored food not covered. Cooked poblanos uncovered in walk-in freezer. Employee covered peppers at time of inspection.
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