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Mati's Taqueria

205 Mountain Dr, Destin, FL 32541
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Mati's Taqueria, the earliest from 2022. Mati's Taqueria was last inspected on Apr 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Mati's Taqueria's latest score of 100 sits above the Destin average of 90. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen at hood
36-36-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen florescent ceiling lights
38-07-4
90
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Kitchen hand wash sink hot water side. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
95
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle missing at kitchen hand wash sink. Pliers used to turn on water. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
95
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door upright- cooked beef 51F less than 30 min, cooked pork 48F less than 30 min. Per operator Upright cooler doors frequently open .
03A-02-5
Basic - Front bar / counter hand wash sink drain fitting in disrepair.
29-11-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Kitchen hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
78
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Kitchen hand wash sink Pliers used to turn on water
29-09-4
Basic - Hole in kitchen wall at side corner adjacent to make line. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
90
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Provided establishment with Health reporting requirements.
11-04-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap in women's restroom.
31B-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on cutting board at make bar. Keys stored on food prep table near cutting board.
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall near deep freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at flat top grill.
21-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At room Temperature - Thawing- beef 30F. Employee placed beef under cold running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in soiled water in mop bucket.
42-01-4
55
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over bag of garlic cloves in tall reach in. Raw shell eggs over chipotle sauce in low reach in. All eggs moved to bottom shelves at time of inspection. Raw beef stored over peppers and limes in glass door cooler. Manager moved beef to a different cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed employee reheat pork in microwave and begin transferring to steam table for hot holding, temped at 136F, discussed with employee, employee returned to microwave and heated to 183F, **Corrected On-Site**
03E-08-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed on dry storage shelf with food: stainless steel polish, baby oil, lotion, alcohol, plant food, hydrogen peroxide. All items moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle containing plant food per operator. Bottle labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment uses quaternary sanitizer, has iodine test strips on hand,
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device, and no soap provided at handwash sink behind front counter. Restocked with soap and paper towels at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom and sides of Back door to kitchen. Gap at bottom of front door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In water heater room. Water damage on ceiling above mens room stall.
36-24-5
43

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mati's Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mati's Taqueria on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mati's Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mati's Taqueria.

How does Mati's Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Mati's Taqueria most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Destin average of 90.

Has Mati's Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mati's Taqueria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mati's Taqueria 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 Mati's Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mati's Taqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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