SAN MARCOS MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA
2000 CRAWFORDVILLE HWY SUITE G, Crawfordville FL 32327 · 850-962-8079
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. 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 two live flies in dish area and one live fly in bar area.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on floor around dumpster and behind rear exit. Per operator the strip mall is having an issue with bears. They cannot lock the dumpster as hasp and loop were broken off. They have been working with property management to get a more secure dumpster area. Operator with clean and maintain dumpster area and remove garbage/equipment behind business.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over mushrooms in reach in cooler and above ice cream in reach in freezer. Raw chicken moved to bottom of cooler during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice temped at 117f. Per operator it has been out for an hour and will be used or discarded within the next hour.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cut lemons stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed lemons.
Accumulation of dead insects in control devices in dish washing area. Operator removed.
Bathroom doors located inside establishment not self-closing.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored between wall and three compartment sink. Knives removed during inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing in kitchen area.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Pan of lemons stored in server station hand wash sink. Operator removed lemons during inspection.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Knife block removed during inspection.
Sep 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Jun 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 7 badly dented cans with pineapple juices on storage shelve. Operator informed and stop sale issued.
Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall in dry storage areas. Operator killed and sanitized areas.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw chicken stored over cut vegetables in refrigerator drawers at cookline.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw beef stored over plantains in Dukers freezer.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed operator touch raw chicken and then touch clean plates without changing gloves and wash hands. After brief education, employee then charge his gloves and wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cut tomatoes cold held at 44F and raw shrimp in refrigerator drawers at 44F. As per operator, both items transfer to units 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on both items for quick chill.
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/ -Observed food manager certification expired on 11/18/2024
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold-like substance buildup on can opener blade.
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/
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Observed accumulation of dead flies on sticky traps in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. -Observed fly sticky tapes hanging in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Observed no handwash sign at 2 handwashing sinks in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener holster.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed box with unwashed peppers stored over container with cheese in reach in cooler.
Sep 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 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 two live flies in dish area and one live fly in bar area.
Sep 12, 2024Call 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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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. Observed dish machine chlorine 10ppm. Three compartment sink set up to quaternary 200ppm. Per manager will use three compartment sink for sanitation until dish machine is repaired. This violation must be corrected by 09-18-24
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flies in dish area and one live fly in bar area.
Sep 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. Observed dish machine chlorine 10ppm. Three compartment sink set up to quaternary 200ppm. Per manager will use three compartment sink for sanitation until dish machine is repaired. This violation must be corrected by 09-18-24
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flies in dish area and one live fly in bar area.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink quaternary 0ppm. Manager replaced sanitizer and corrected to quaternary 200ppm.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed rice 112F at 1:30, cooked and cooling since 1:00, down to 110F at 2:45. Rice held covered at room temperature for approximately 1.75 hours. Manager voluntarily discarded rice during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of debris on can opener at kitchen area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine test kits available.
Exterior doors at dish area and dry storage hallway has gaps at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at cook line and near mop sink.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses at ice machine in server station.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 81F at cook line. Manager removed utensils and water during inspection.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed salsa out at room temperature with no time marking. Manager states it was removed from refrigeration at 3:00p.m. Eastern time. Manager placed time stamp on product.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pitcher in hand sink on cook line used for other purposes.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in interior of ice machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked without properly drying in server area next to drink machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop on floor next to mop sink not hung to dry properly.
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, hand wash sink in kitchen and men's restroom.
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.