Calavera Tacos

501 S Palafox St #3, Pensacola, FL 32502

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Calavera Tacos has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 23, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

“No certified food manager for establishment” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Calavera Tacos' latest score of 100 sits above the Pensacola average of 95. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed blue cheese 50F (held over 4hrs) and pimento cheese 51F (held over 24hrs) in reach in cooler.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed blue cheese 50F (held over 4hrs) and pimento cheese 51F (held over 24hrs) in reach in cooler. See Stop sale.

03A-02-5

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Feb 16, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Being addressed on inspection conducted on 11/17/2023

53A-07-6

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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 for establishment. Manager Colten Muth has expired ServSafe certificate **Warning**

53A-07-6

Feb 27, 2023

Complaint Partial

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Shredded beef in covered stainless steel cooling at room temperature on top of reach in cooler for 1 hour 15 minutes. Ice Chill stick was placed into center of both pans. Employee moved pans to reach in cooling unit. **Corrected On-Site**

03D-15-4

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Violation to be addressed at next callback inspection.

53A-07-6

Feb 21, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced Tomato's 46F, Guacomole 46F. Less than 4 hours.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to run water over bags of thawing shrimp.

31A-11-4

53A-07-6

Oct 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for reach in cooler door in disrepair. Operator states a new gasket will be put in next week. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Calavera Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Calavera Tacos on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Calavera Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “no certified food manager for establishment” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Calavera Tacos.

How does Calavera Tacos compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Calavera Tacos most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Calavera Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Calavera Tacos have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Calavera Tacos 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 Calavera Tacos inspected?

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

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