Bigotes

2101 W Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola, FL 32534

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Bigotes, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

By comparison, the average Pensacola facility scores 95, putting Bigotes on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jan 28, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting at server station **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor in dry storage room

08B-38-4

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk opened 3/10 with no date mark in reach in cooler on expo line. Operator added proper date mark during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink on cook line blocked by oven. Operator moved oven during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf on cook line. Operator stacked pans to air dry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of tortilla chips with no cover in back prep area. Operator added lid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen ground beef thawing in standing water. Operator added cold running water to ground beef during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager present. At least four employees working at current time.

53A-05-6

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to locate proof of employee training. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting in server station. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of flour, rice and pinto beans on floor of storage area. Observed box of whole tilapia on floor of walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of shrimp in walk in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation**

08B-12-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on cutting board on cook line. Employee moved drink to proper area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in back prep area blocked by bucket.

31A-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting at server station

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of tortilla chips on floor in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle making contact with ice in trough behind bar

10-08-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chiles uncovered in walk in freezer.

08B-12-5

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener heavily soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents above mop sink soiled

36-34-5

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing in mop sink

29-18-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf opposite dish machine.

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of lettuce and salsa on floor of walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chiles uncovered in walk in freezer.

08B-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bigotes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bigotes on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bigotes?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bigotes.

How does Bigotes compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Bigotes most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Bigotes' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bigotes have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bigotes means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bigotes inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bigotes is inspected around three times per year on average.

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