How many health inspections has DIEGO'S BURRITO FACTORY had?

DIEGO'S BURRITO FACTORY has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has DIEGO'S BURRITO FACTORY ever been shut down?

No, DIEGO'S BURRITO FACTORY has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at DIEGO'S BURRITO FACTORY?

The most frequently cited violations at DIEGO'S BURRITO FACTORY are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.

What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?

TOXIC EXPOSURE: Improper identification, storage, or use of toxic substances creates immediate risk of chemical contamination. Unmarked spray bottles cause accidental food contamination. Improper pesticide application contaminates food preparation surfaces. Chemical fumes in food areas are absorbed by uncovered food. Employee exposure risks chemical burns and respiratory injury. All toxic substances must be: clearly and accurately labeled, stored in designated areas away from food, used only according to manufacturer instructions, applied only by certified personnel (pesticides). Never transfer chemicals to unlabeled containers. Keep chemicals in locked storage when not in active use. Maintain chemical inventory and SDS files.

What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?

TEMPERATURE FAILURE: Inadequate cooling equipment cannot maintain required temperatures, allowing food to enter the danger zone (41-135°F). Overloaded or malfunctioning refrigeration allows slow temperature rise that promotes bacterial growth. Clostridium botulinum grows in improperly refrigerated vacuum-packed foods. Equipment failure during busy periods creates mass food safety risk. Provide sufficient refrigeration and cooling capacity for the volume of food prepared. Monitor equipment temperatures at least daily. Maintain and repair equipment promptly. Do not overload refrigeration units (maintain air circulation). Use ambient temperature thermometers in all cooling equipment. Have backup plans for equipment failure.

DIEGO'S BURRITO FACTORY

6209 SUNSET DRIVE, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

Bay County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: DIEGO'S TAQUERIA AND MARGARITAS BAR · License: SEA1305740

DIEGO'S BURRITO FACTORY in Panama City Beach, FL has 20 inspections on record with 59 total violations (3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections

59Violations

0Closures

Data current as of June 10, 2025

Inspection History (20)

Jun 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Nov 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Jan 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

Oct 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 8, 2022 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 11, 2022 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 10, 2022 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

Aug 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jan 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Aug 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

May 13, 2020 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jan 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Jun 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Sep 4, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 11, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

DIEGO'S BURRITO FACTORY has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Bay County average of 0.12 closures per facility. It has averaged 3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.17.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has DIEGO'S BURRITO FACTORY had?: DIEGO'S BURRITO FACTORY has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has DIEGO'S BURRITO FACTORY ever been shut down?: No, DIEGO'S BURRITO FACTORY has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at DIEGO'S BURRITO FACTORY?: The most frequently cited violations at DIEGO'S BURRITO FACTORY are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.

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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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: June 10, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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