Mi Gente Supermarket & Taqueria
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Mi Gente Supermarket & Taqueria 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, showing up four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Destin restaurant scores 90. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in freezer Packaged corn box open Covered during the inspection
08B-12-5
95
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked rice in walk in cooler Cook - Cool overnight greater than 6 hrs. 50/51F See stop sale
03D-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. 0 ppm chlorine X 3 attempts Temperature check below 160F at dish surface **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked rice in walk in cooler Cook - Cool overnight greater than 6 hrs. 50/51F
01B-02-5
64
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Rear hallway **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
90
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Rear prep area hallway **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor in disrepair at threshold of walk in cooler . **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
90
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Rear storage/ preparation area / front wait station. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor in disrepair. Threshold at walk in #1 **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
90
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/23 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: At time of the callback inspection license expired 6/1/23 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Hospitality Resource Supply Expired 7/5/23 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Upon callback Employee training expired **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
78
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/23 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. One tray of cooked pork located in meat room walk in cooler . Dated 11/13 See stop sale
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. One tray of cooked pork located in meat room walk in cooler . Dated 11/13 See stop sale
01B-24-5
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. Hospitality Resource Supply Expired 7/5/23 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at deflector.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Rear preparation area **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Dead roach on premises. One dead roach observed on floor of meat cooler room D6DM notified **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor in disrepair. Door Threshold of walk in cooler #1
36-17-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Expo line salad station
10-17-4
45
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a total of 2 live. 1 ran into crack on steam table counter under plastic baskets. 1 inside hole in sneeze guard equipment under plastic baskets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device, and so soap provided at handwash sink, outside meat walk-in, and no paper towels at bar.
31B-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed a total of 5 dead. 1 under hand wash sink by ice machine. 2 inside unused upright oven on front line. 2 inside unused steam table on front line near grill. All areas cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle broken off of upright cooler in fry room, repaired with card board.
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on ground behind restaurant. Unused equipment behind restaurant.
33-19-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Micro wave on cook line. Can opener blade soiled. All items cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No lid on dumpster.
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance of plastic walk-in cooler curtains.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink on shelf in walk-in over peppers. Discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef in meat walk-in not covered. Tub of salt on dry storage shelf uncovered. All items covered at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink by back door leaking. Cold water out of service at hand wash sink by back door, and hand wash sink by steam tables by door to fry room.
29-11-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Gente Supermarket & Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Gente Supermarket & Taqueria on file is from Apr 25, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Gente Supermarket & Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mi Gente Supermarket & Taqueria.
How does Mi Gente Supermarket & Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Destin?
Mi Gente Supermarket & Taqueria most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Destin average of 90.
Has Mi Gente Supermarket & Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mi Gente Supermarket & Taqueria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mi Gente Supermarket & 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 Mi Gente Supermarket & Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Gente Supermarket & Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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