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Fajitas Mexican Restaurant

707 Us Hwy 331 S, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Fajitas Mexican Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in DeFuniak Springs average 96, so Fajitas Mexican Restaurant trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed one half container of pork skins in liquid indicating keep refrigerated stored at room temperature on dry storage shelf in ice cream area.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed one half container of pork skins in liquid indicating keep refrigerated stored at room temperature on dry storage shelf in ice cream area.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fajita bread stored in tshirt bag at steam table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage inside upright freezer. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed whole frozen tilapia stored on drain board at triple sink in plastic bucket. Operator placed under cool running water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen shrimp stored in t-shirt bag in upright freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
86
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice stored in T-shirt bag on steam table.
14-31-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice-bar area.
10-08-5
82
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pain reliever stored on shelf beside microwave. Operator removed to office during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, at bar.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored above and beside microwave. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife to warewash area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink, ice cream bar.
16-07-4
55
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plan Review Referral Observation: Establishment added 2 ice cream dipping stations, and make table, hand wash sink and triple warewash sink to service ice cream stations. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Upon callback, plan review submitted but not approved. Advised operator to submit completed plan to include kitchen and dining area. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Sep 28, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fajitas Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fajitas Mexican Restaurant on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fajitas Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fajitas Mexican Restaurant.

How does Fajitas Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in DeFuniak Springs?

Fajitas Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the DeFuniak Springs average of 96.

Has Fajitas Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fajitas Mexican Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fajitas Mexican Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Fajitas Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fajitas Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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