How many health inspections has EL RODEO TEQUILA BAR AND GRILL had?

EL RODEO TEQUILA BAR AND GRILL has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has EL RODEO TEQUILA BAR AND GRILL ever been shut down?

Yes, EL RODEO TEQUILA BAR AND GRILL has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at EL RODEO TEQUILA BAR AND GRILL?

The most frequently cited violations at EL RODEO TEQUILA BAR AND GRILL are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

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.

EL RODEO TEQUILA BAR AND GRILL

1136 THOMAS DR, Panama City, FL 32408

Bay County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: EL RODEO TEQUILA BAR AND GRILL INC · License: SEA1305350

EL RODEO TEQUILA BAR AND GRILL in Panama City, FL has 22 inspections on record with 114 total violations (5.2 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

22Inspections

114Violations

1Closures

Data current as of May 20, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for EL RODEO TEQUILA BAR AND GRILL
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jan 30, 2024	Roach activity	10:11:00

Inspection History (22)

May 20, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Oct 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 2, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 31, 2024 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 30, 2024 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 20, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Feb 18, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 2, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Aug 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jan 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 4, 2016 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

How Does This Facility Compare?

EL RODEO TEQUILA BAR AND GRILL has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Bay County average of 0.12 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.17.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has EL RODEO TEQUILA BAR AND GRILL had?: EL RODEO TEQUILA BAR AND GRILL has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has EL RODEO TEQUILA BAR AND GRILL ever been shut down?: Yes, EL RODEO TEQUILA BAR AND GRILL has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at EL RODEO TEQUILA BAR AND GRILL?: The most frequently cited violations at EL RODEO TEQUILA BAR AND GRILL are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.

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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).

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