TAQUERIA ESMERALDA
606 COMMERCE DRIVE, Panama City Beach FL 32408 · 8505321214
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2024058165 | Sep 9, 2024 | May 14, 2025 | $800 |
| 6--2021008013 | Feb 15, 2021 | Apr 5, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by container of utensils. Operator removed.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. No listed commissary for current location.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Front service window left open.
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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Grey water drained into to grassy area near mobile unit.
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.
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.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice stored in plastic grocery bag.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Grey water drained into to grassy area near mobile unit.
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.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutting board stored in hand wash sink. Removed at time of inspection.
Floor in disrepair. Holes in floor near grey water tank.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Rip in service window screen door.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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
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
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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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
Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Operator states grey water dumped at personal residence. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Operator states water obtained from personal residence. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator states dishes are washed at personal residence. Priority: Intermediate
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.