El Paso Mexican Grill 3
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at El Paso Mexican Grill 3, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
El Paso Mexican Grill 3's latest score of 100 sits above the Milton average of 93. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection, observed raw chorizo stored over containers of salsa in walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Upon inspection, observed container of raw chicken stored over container of raw beef in reach-in cooler in prep area.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed shredded cheese 47f, precooked chicken wings 47f, breaded chicken tenders 47f, jalapeño poppers 49f, shredded parmesan 50f, feta cheese 46f in upper make bar cooler # 2 less than 4 hours per employee. Also observed, breaded shrimp 46f, cooked pork 47f, raw diced tilapia 46f, raw bacon 48f in lower make bar cooler # 2 less than 4 hours per employee. Also observed raw steak 45f in grill low boy cooler, less than 4 hours per employee. Also observed queso 68f, less than 4 hours per employee. All items were moved to walk-in cooler for cooling during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed cooked chicken 117f, cooked shrimp 104f on cook line grill area. Less than 4 hours per employee. Advised manager food needed to be reheated to 165f before hot holding. Employee began reheating food during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection, observed carbon dioxide tanks not secured near soda rack at establishment.
51-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Upon inspection, observed 2 dead roaches on floor in office area at establishment. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection, observed cases of food in walk-in freezer stored on floor at establishment.
08B-38-4
47
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pans wet nesting on shelf in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of food on floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
90
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico 49f, diced tomatoes 48f, sour cream 46f all for one hour **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine level reading 0 ppm. Operator set up triple sink with chlorine in lieu of dishmachine. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed bags of chicken and beef stored together in walk-in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. One pan of ground beef in walk-in freezer contained by ice dripping from condenser
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked beside fryer in kitchen. Operator removed table blocking sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Some certificates expired
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in main kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not properly secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Left hand dumpster in back of restaurant
33-12-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf in prep room **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of chips on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef and chiles in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
29
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
27
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bar mat in handwash sink during inspection. Operator removed mat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above cook line soiled with dust
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Warewash area **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of produce on floor of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple pans of food in walk in freezer.
08B-12-5
70
May 19, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 18, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stove top Cooked shrimp hot held at 117/120F less than 1Hr. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Single dishwashing employee No hand wash sink in ware-wash area.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Line make bars - Sour cream 47, tenders 48/49F Per manager less than 1 hr. Walk in cooler packaged beef 47/50F less than 4 hrs. Per manager and staff. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector soiled with mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ware wash area **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handles in chicken and Flank steak Low boys on line Tongs removed and cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
52
Feb 14, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: **Time Extended**
12A-18-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple items inside walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing station left side of fryer in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple CO2 tanks throughout establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
50
Nov 3, 2022
Complaint Full
15 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for salsas in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Area around all vents in kitchen soiled with dust **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Buildup of debris on exterior of dish machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing at wall juncture behind water heaters in prep room
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line with deep cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed on top of dish machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing and broken in dish machine area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of food on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. No contact with food observed. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice trough in bar area. Bartender removed scoop from ice during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cookline soiled with debris **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on fan in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food uncovered in walk in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in multiple areas of prep room. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in container of standing water.
06-01-5
47
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chiles 71f for 15 minutes
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoops for various seasonings.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling near vents in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles chipped/broken in dish machine area
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of shredded beef on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. No contact with food observed. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on fans in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in prep area
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Paso Mexican Grill 3 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Paso Mexican Grill 3 on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Paso Mexican Grill 3?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at El Paso Mexican Grill 3.
How does El Paso Mexican Grill 3 compare to other restaurants in Milton?
El Paso Mexican Grill 3 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Milton average of 93.
Has El Paso Mexican Grill 3's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Paso Mexican Grill 3 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Paso Mexican Grill 3 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 El Paso Mexican Grill 3 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Paso Mexican Grill 3 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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