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SAN MARCOS MEXICAN GRILL

4867 WESTSIDE PLAZA, Marianna FL 32448 · 850.482.0062

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4200513
Grade history
DEC 24
MAY 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 30 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling across kitchen floor and underneath reach in cooler near handwash sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $0

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2015023233May 20, 2015Jul 2, 2015

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table house made pico 60F for 1 hour, diced tomatoes 55F for 1 hour, shredded cheese 65F for 1 hour (1 hour per person in charge) Food handlers place all TCS foods in ice bath for rapid cooling during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed equipment stored inside both hand washing sinks located in kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink located beside upright cooler in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple holes in ceiling tile located in kitchen (cut-out around pipe and vent).
Basic/36-32-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at both handwashing sinks located in kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4
Stored food not covered. Observed one pan of frozen beef patties stored in upright freezer without being held covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in bar area had measuring cups stored in sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Chips and taco shells in kitchen uncovered by oven.
High priority/08B-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen area next to ice machine used for other purposes cup in sink. Hand sink in bar area used for other purposes had utensils in sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Stored food not covered. Raw hamburger meat in reach in cooler in kitchen not covered for protection.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on table in server area not stored in solution after use.
Basic/21-12-4
May 22, 2025Inspection 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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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer in kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upon inspection observed rusted shelves inside walk-in cooler.
Basic/14-33-4
Dec 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 live small flying insects in the following areas: 4 in dry storage area leading directly to kitchen, and 1 in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling across kitchen floor and underneath reach in cooler near handwash sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp 47F, raw beef steak 48F, raw chicken tenders 50F all inside of reach in cooler below make table in kitchen for approximately 1 hour, per manager. Manager advised that all items were brought from walk in cooler. Manager had all items taken back to walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink with empty pitcher stored inside. Manager removed empty pitcher and took to dish area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary chemical test kit for three compartment sink.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold-like substance on ice curtain inside of ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled large black rubber tote with yellow lid in dry storage with white substance inside. Per manager, substance is sugar and labeled item.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 18, 2023Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher in hand sink in kitchen area next to back door. Used for other purposes.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked before completely drying wet nesting in server area above coke machine.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil in container stored on floor next to fryers in kitchen area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Jul 31, 2023Inspection 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like build up in interior of ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked without properly drying
Basic/24-08-4

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