Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry
Last inspected:
2241 S Byron Butler Pkwy, Perry, FL 32347Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry has been emergency-closed once, on March 27, 2026, for roach activity. The facility has accumulated 181 violations across 25 inspections dating back at least a decade, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection — nearly 40 percent above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the record, with employee health reporting violations cited in at least 6 inspections, handwashing violations documented in at least 8 inspections, and management awareness failures appearing repeatedly. The facility also received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. Fire safety violations were documented in 2016 (portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone) and again in 2025 (electrical wiring in disrepair). The March 2026 closure was triggered by a complaint inspection that found high-priority violations including employee health reporting and management awareness failures. After the closure order, a callback inspection on March 28, 2026 resulted in Emergency Order Callback Complied status with no violations cited.
Most recent closure: March 27, 2026 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry: Comparison to Taylor County Averages
This Facility
7.2
violations / inspection
7.2 violations per inspection
Taylor County Avg
3.52
violations / inspection
3.52 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Taylor County Avg
0.11
closures / facility
0.11 county average
Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry: Emergency Closure History (1)
Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2020050336 | $400.00 | Oct 7, 2020 | Miami (Doral) |
Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (7)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Running prep cooler and chest freezer off of multiple extension cords.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-10-11: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By kitchen in recharge zone. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-10-12: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By kitchen in recharge zone. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In kitchen by walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. At fire extinguisher to the left of the walk-in cooler area. For reporting purposes only.
Open callback 9/14/15: Observed fire extinguisher not yet recharged.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. At fire extinguisher to the left of the walk-in cooler area. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Near end of cookline.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 4 inspections22 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Emergency order recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Complaint Full· 19 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between March 27, 2026 and March 28, 2026. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry last inspected?
- Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 28, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- When was Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry last shut down?
- Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry was last shut down on March 27, 2026 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 Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry?
- The most frequently cited violations at Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry are: Consumer advisory, Approved food source, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry had?
- Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry find?
- Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry was most recently inspected on March 28, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- Has Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry ever been shut down?
- Yes, Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry has 7 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry been fined?
- Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant in Perry 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).
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