El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill in Panama City
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1136 Thomas Dr, Panama City, FL 32408El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill in Panama City has a severe and recurring compliance problem. Over 26 inspections spanning the available record, the facility accumulated 142 violations—averaging 5.5 per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2—but the pattern is far more alarming than the aggregate number suggests. The facility was emergency-closed on January 30, 2024 for roach activity. Most critically, employee health reporting violations have emerged as a dominant and escalating pattern: this single high-priority violation category appeared in 6 of the last 7 inspections (February 2026, February 2026, November 2025, and earlier inspections), indicating systematic failure to comply with employee illness reporting requirements. Handwashing and food contact surface violations also recurred across multiple inspections in 2025 and 2026. The facility received a disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. Fire safety violations were documented in 2024 and 2023 involving portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone. The most recent inspection on February 17, 2026 documented 3 high-priority employee health reporting violations and resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition, indicating the facility was directed to correct violations immediately after inspection.
Most recent closure: January 30, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill in Panama City: Comparison to Bay County Averages
El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill in Panama City: Emergency Closure History (1)
El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill in Panama City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2024009255 | $400.00 | Jan 30, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill in Panama City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill in Panama City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill in Panama City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill in Panama City last inspected?
- El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill in Panama City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 17, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill in Panama City last shut down?
- El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill in Panama City was last shut down on January 30, 2024 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill in Panama City?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill in Panama City are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill in Panama City had?
- El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill in Panama City has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill in Panama City find?
- El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill in Panama City was most recently inspected on February 17, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill in Panama City ever been shut down?
- Yes, El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill in Panama City has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill in Panama City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill in Panama City has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill in Panama City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill in Panama City has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill in Panama City been fined?
- El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill in Panama City has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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