Barberitos Southwest Grille & Cantina
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Barberitos Southwest Grille & Cantina has 13 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up four times.
Barberitos Southwest Grille & Cantina's latest score of 55 falls below the Panama City average of 83. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, steak 49F at 3:08pm down to 46F at 3:59pm, diced tomatoes 45F at 3:07pm down to 42F at 3:58pm, pico at 52F at 3:07pm down to 43F at 3:58pm; in cooking line maketable, shredded cheese 42F, diced tomatoes 49F at 3:13pm down to 45F at 4:02pm, guacamole 47F at 3:13pm down to 42 at 4:02pm, lettuce 45F at 3:14pm down to 41F at 4:03pm, bean/corn mix 46F at 3:15pm down to 40F at 4:03pm. All food items were placed in iced baths by Operator at the time of inspection to lower temperatures. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over raw chicken in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to the bottom at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles underneath cash register, and one next to three compartment sink in ware washing area.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling vent cover missing close to the back exit door.
36-36-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Still frozen fish in reduced oxygen packages in walk in cooler with the intention of thawing while still in the bags. Operator removed all fish portions from individual reduced oxygen packages to appropriately and safely thaw the fish. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor in walk in cooler has accumulation of food debris. Several ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
55
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 44F, corn 45F, and milk 45F in walkin cooler, per operator approximately 1 hour. Items iced during inspection. Front line: Diced tomatoes 55F, corn 51F, and tofu 52F. Per operator diced tomatoes and corn in cooler approximately 1 hour. Items iced during inspection to bring temperature down. Per operator tofu in cooler over 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tofu 52F in front cooler. Per operator tofu in cooler over 4 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
Basic - Garbage can in prep area soiled.
33-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/residue build up on prep/dish cart.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. three compartment sink leaking into tub on floor under sink.
29-08-4
64
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Suzanne Goldwire expired 11-4-24 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Manager took test, has not received certificate yet. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
90
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee using handwashing sink on front line to obtain water for sauce pot. Employee storing pitcher in hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Suzanne Goldwire expired 11-4-24 **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 cooks on front line with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On inside of walk-in by door.
36-27-5
74
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
86
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back kitchen near dish area.
36-34-5
95
Jul 11, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly on front line.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table: corn and bean salsa 52F, diced tomatoes 52F, pico de Gallo 51F, per operator on line since approximately 10:30am, over 4 hours, see stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table: corn and bean salsa 52F, diced tomatoes 52F, pico de Gallo 51F, per operator on line since approximately 10:30am, over 4 hours, see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle cash and credit card at register, began putting on gloves to work with food. Discussed with employee, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working front line.
13-03-4
52
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on fountain ice chute and above nozzles.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler door around handle. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above three compartment sink area.
36-34-5
82
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front make table cooler: corn and beans 52F, diced tomatoes 63F, shredded cheese 57F, less than 1 hour, items marked for time and added to Time as a Public Health Control plan. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles to tortilla warmer. Sides of tortilla chip buckets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tortilla chip buckets stored on floor in kitchen. Buckets placed on crate at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Barberitos Southwest Grille & Cantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Barberitos Southwest Grille & Cantina on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Barberitos Southwest Grille & Cantina?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Barberitos Southwest Grille & Cantina.
How does Barberitos Southwest Grille & Cantina compare to other restaurants in Panama City?
Barberitos Southwest Grille & Cantina most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.
Has Barberitos Southwest Grille & Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Barberitos Southwest Grille & Cantina have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Barberitos Southwest Grille & Cantina means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Barberitos Southwest Grille & Cantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Barberitos Southwest Grille & Cantina is inspected around four times per year on average.
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