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TAQUERIA ESMERALDA

606 COMMERCE DRIVE, Panama City Beach FL 32408 · 8505321214

Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD1350282
Grade history
JUL 23
NOV 23
SEP 24
DEC 24
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by a total of 9 live roaches found in the following locations: 1 live on floor in front of stove, 4 live between wall and refrigerator, 4 live under microwave area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2024058165Sep 9, 2024May 14, 2025$800
6--2021008013Feb 15, 2021Apr 5, 2021$400

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jun 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flies observed in truck.
High priority/35A-02-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in freezer soiled with blood/old food debris. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by container of utensils. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. No listed commissary for current location.
Intermediate/51-22-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table and in reach-in freezer.
Basic/12B-07-4
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved.
Basic/14-11-5
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Front service window left open.
Basic/35B-14-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezer and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with old food debris and mold-like substances.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 2, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 30, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Grey water drained into to grassy area near mobile unit.
High priority/28-13-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 30, 2024 · No water in tank at inspection to test unit. Time Extended
Roach activity present as evidenced by a total of 9 live roaches found in the following locations: 1 live on floor in front of stove, 4 live between wall and refrigerator, 4 live under microwave area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 30, 2024 · Observed 5 live roaches on floor under refrigerator and 1 live roach under grill area. Time Extended
Sep 9, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice stored in plastic grocery bag.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Grey water drained into to grassy area near mobile unit.
High priority/28-13-5/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by a total of 9 live roaches found in the following locations: 1 live on floor in front of stove, 4 live between wall and refrigerator, 4 live under microwave area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 106F and cooked beef 94F on steam table, approximately 2 hours. Operator states food will be discarded.
High priority/03B-01-6
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutting board stored in hand wash sink. Removed at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor in disrepair. Holes in floor near grey water tank.
Basic/36-17-5
Nov 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Rip in service window screen door.
Basic/35B-13-4
Jul 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Previously licensed unit, change of ownership, no license under current owner. Previous license number 1360282. Priority: High Priority
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Inner sliding window open, out window cover does not seal completely. Priority: Basic
Basic/35B-14-4
Jul 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flies in unit. Priority: High Priority
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Operator states grey water dumped at personal residence. Priority: High Priority
High priority/28-29-5/Admin Complaint
Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Operator states water obtained from personal residence. Priority: High Priority
High priority/27-27-4/Admin Complaint
Observed: Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator states dishes are washed at personal residence. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/51-22-4/Admin Complaint

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.