How many health inspections has PEDRO'S TACO AND TEQUILA BAR had?

PEDRO'S TACO AND TEQUILA BAR has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PEDRO'S TACO AND TEQUILA BAR ever been shut down?

Yes, PEDRO'S TACO AND TEQUILA BAR has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at PEDRO'S TACO AND TEQUILA BAR?

The most frequently cited violations at PEDRO'S TACO AND TEQUILA BAR are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

PEDRO'S TACO AND TEQUILA BAR

3095 GULF BREEZE PKWY, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

Santa Rosa County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PEDRO'S OF GULF BREEZE LLC · License: SEA6701487

PEDRO'S TACO AND TEQUILA BAR in Gulf Breeze, FL has 18 inspections on record with 137 total violations (7.6 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

18Inspections

137Violations

1Closures

Data current as of February 4, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for PEDRO'S TACO AND TEQUILA BAR
Date	Reason	Reopened
Mar 17, 2017	Roach activity	N/A

Inspection History (18)

Feb 4, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 22, 2023 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Feb 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 10, 2022 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 2, 2022 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Feb 17, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

Apr 1, 2019 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

May 31, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V43 Premises maintained

May 9, 2017 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

May 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 20, 2017 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 18, 2017 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 17, 2017 — Complaint Full· 32 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

How Does This Facility Compare?

PEDRO'S TACO AND TEQUILA BAR has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Santa Rosa County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.50.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PEDRO'S TACO AND TEQUILA BAR had?: PEDRO'S TACO AND TEQUILA BAR has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PEDRO'S TACO AND TEQUILA BAR ever been shut down?: Yes, PEDRO'S TACO AND TEQUILA BAR has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at PEDRO'S TACO AND TEQUILA BAR?: The most frequently cited violations at PEDRO'S TACO AND TEQUILA BAR are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

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