Cancuns Mexican Grill of Bonifay
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Cancuns Mexican Grill of Bonifay has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “required employee training expired for all employees”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Bonifay average 95, so Cancuns Mexican Grill of Bonifay is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Milk opened and held past 24 hours not date marked and past sale date on container.
01B-13-4
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. Milk opened and held past 24 hours not date marked and past sale date on container.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in server ally used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked and cooled food rice refried beans and beef in pans not labeled properly with no date mark held past 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection employee training not updated. This issue is being addressed on prior inspection.
53B-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken in walk in freezer stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in bar area no handwashing sign.
31B-04-4
52
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired employee training for all employees. Training expired on 12-17-2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: This violation will be addressed on July 6, 2025. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 small flying insects in dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on 4-way fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to cook line.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink next to cook line with dirty spoon stored inside. Manager removed spoon and brought to dish area at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired employee training for all employees. Training expired on 12-17-2024. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 1 unlabeled spray bottle containing yellow substance. Manager labeled spray bottle as grill cleaner at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw thawing shrimp in bucket stored on floor. Manager moved bucket of shrimp to prep sink and turned cool running water on it. Also observed tortilla shells stored on floor in large container. Manager moved container to shelf at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in bucket on floor without running water. Manager moved bucket of shrimp to prep sink and turned cool running water on it. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 2 wet mops stored inside of mop buckets.
42-01-4
47
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing yellow liquid substance in dry storage area. Manager labeled spray bottle with degreaser during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed. Manager printed current license and put on display in office during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at server station soda dispenser and in large ice maker. Manager took ice scoops to dish area for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-08-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open behind establishment. Food handler closed lid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed pepper, garlic, cumin, chicken bullion, paprika, and parsley in unlabeled containers. Manager labeled each item during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked without properly drying in server area.
24-08-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured properly in kitchen area by drink machine.
51-11-4
90
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two chemical spray bottles on dish machine improper storage. Manager moved chemical to proper area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked without properly drying wet nesting.
24-08-4
82
Oct 27, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Owner states that salsa was removed from refrigerator at 11:00 for lunch service. Still in 4 hour window salsa 67F.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice, beans, chicken and queso in walk in cooler with no date mark held more than 24 hours. Owner states they were placed in cooler 7-19.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups ready for service stacked wet nesting not air dry.
24-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler uncovered. Explained to owner the need for lids or some type of covering on product to prevent from contamination.
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cancuns Mexican Grill of Bonifay last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cancuns Mexican Grill of Bonifay on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cancuns Mexican Grill of Bonifay?
Across the inspection record, “required employee training expired for all employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cancuns Mexican Grill of Bonifay.
How does Cancuns Mexican Grill of Bonifay compare to other restaurants in Bonifay?
Cancuns Mexican Grill of Bonifay most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bonifay average of 95.
Has Cancuns Mexican Grill of Bonifay's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cancuns Mexican Grill of Bonifay have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cancuns Mexican Grill of Bonifay 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 Cancuns Mexican Grill of Bonifay inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cancuns Mexican Grill of Bonifay is inspected around two times per year on average.
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