Pedro's Cantina and Grill
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Pedro's Cantina and Grill has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Miramar Beach facility scores 81, putting Pedro's Cantina and Grill on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw quail stored over chocolate cake in upright freezer. Chef corrected rotation during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at make bar.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and ear buds stored on shelf above make bar next to a knife and bowls.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple employees wearing a watch during food preparation.
13-07-4
74
Sep 4, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting soiled/stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen behind grey upright cooler.
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
78
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at both sinks in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate stored in rice and used as a scoop. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under drink dispenser at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins stored on floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line at make table.
21-10-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Ice machine in dry storage area has a leak. Pans are catching water.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloths stored at bar area on cutting board.
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jugs stored on floor on cook line.
08B-38-4
64
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink at bar being used as a dump sink and storage. A straw and 2 glasses stored in sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 tongs stored on oven handle.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Pitcher handle stored in rice. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chicken and beef stored in upright freezer not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
78
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen on make line are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar area or cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Shell eggs- 67F ( 2:30-3:30 ). Employee placed eggs in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
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/. Manager says she is signed up for class. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of tomatoes stored on floor in front of glass upright cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in disrepair at door threshold leading to kitchen at back door. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Soiled apron stored on prep table.
21-14-4
45
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
22
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pedro's Cantina and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pedro's Cantina and Grill on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pedro's Cantina and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pedro's Cantina and Grill.
How does Pedro's Cantina and Grill compare to other restaurants in Miramar Beach?
Pedro's Cantina and Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Miramar Beach average of 81.
Has Pedro's Cantina and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pedro's Cantina and Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pedro's Cantina and Grill 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 Pedro's Cantina and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pedro's Cantina and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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