El Paso Mexican Grill

5490 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32526

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited El Paso Mexican Grill eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation”, showing up six times.

That's lower than the typical Pensacola restaurant, which scores around 95. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Upon inspection observed 2 sanitizer buckets inside hand washing sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed dishwashing area floor not sealed. **Repeat Violation**

36-02-5

Oct 9, 2025

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside both walk-in freezer and reach in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed ware washing area floor not sealed. **Repeat Violation**

36-02-5

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

02C-02-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked pans on drying rack.

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed shredded beef tub stored on floor in both walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer in kitchen.

14-69-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed unsealed floor in ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**

36-02-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles by main cook line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.upon inspection observed unsealed floor in ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**

36-02-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles in the main cook line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed ceiling tile soiled with food residue throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed floor in dishwashing area not sealed. **Repeat Violation**

36-02-5

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed missing and damaged ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-32-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed vents soiled with dust accumulation throughout kitchen.

36-34-5

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed unsealed floor in dish washing area. **Repeat Violation**

36-02-5

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Paso Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Paso Mexican Grill on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Paso Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at El Paso Mexican Grill.

How does El Paso Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

El Paso Mexican Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has El Paso Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Paso Mexican Grill 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 El Paso Mexican Grill 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Paso Mexican Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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