Old Mexico
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Old Mexico, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 1, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about seven violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Lynn Haven restaurants (averaging 91), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Left a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair,in front of the three compartment sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Waitress station posted mix.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cook line and dish area.
38-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken at room temperature.
06-01-5
64
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp stored above peppers and tomatoes in stand up cooler to the left of kitchen entrance next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of prep cooler and in dish area employee cup stored on clean prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.multiple utensils in use in product stored in product not above rim.
10-06-5
78
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over green bell peppers in double door reach in cooler by ice machine.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink near dish area blocked with pots, pans, and garbage can. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of required employee food handler training for 3 cooks, hired over 60 days per Manager. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 1 unlabeled spray bottle containing a yellow substance. Manager labeled spray bottle as oven and grill cleaner at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris/soil on double door reach in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 large clear containers with white lids containing white substance. Manager labeled containers as salt, flour, and corn flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black/brown mold-like substance on interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
55
Aug 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over case of tomatoes, raw beef stored over case of bell peppers
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low glass door dish area cooler: white American cheese 51F, cream cheese 46F, per manager items in cooler overnight, see stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low glass door dish area cooler: white American cheese 51F, cream cheese 46F, per manager items in cooler overnight, see stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Stem thermo showing 20F in ice water.
05-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue on ice scoop. Employee cleaned at time of inspection. Cheese left in cheese shredder, last used on previous day per manager. Shredded cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking dish area hand wash sink. Anther moved trash can at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At dish area hand wash sink. Manager restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles soiled on upright cooler by ice machine.
23-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing through out kitchen. Floor tiles missing under grease trap.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in wall/floor junctions throughout kitchen. Dust build up on doorway by cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap around exterior door to kitchen.
35B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright reach in cooler by ice machine and upright cooler by steam table.
14-33-4
32
Dec 27, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed cut tomato and onion with wrapped steaks. Manager threw away cut produce.
08A-08-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like build up on interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked together with out properly drying.
24-08-4
74
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2023
Complaint Partial
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife in hand wash sink used for other purposes.
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor in storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like build up in ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked without properly drying wet nesting.
24-08-4
64
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken at 43F and steak at 44F both were prepared in the morning less than 4 hour time frame. Informed manager to place ice on items to cool down rapidly to reach temperature of 41F or below.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pico in reach in cooler with no date marking. Manager stated that it was prepared 7-3 and placed date mark on product.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink in server area and no sign at sink in middle of kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use cups in box on floor in storage room. Manager placed box on proper shelf off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Old Mexico last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Old Mexico on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Old Mexico?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Old Mexico.
How does Old Mexico compare to other restaurants in Lynn Haven?
Old Mexico most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lynn Haven average of 91.
Has Old Mexico's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Old Mexico have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Old Mexico 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 Old Mexico inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Old Mexico is inspected around three times per year on average.
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