Pedros Taco and Tequila Bar
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
95
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Pedros Taco and Tequila Bar stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader Fort Walton Beach restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
7
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin: the lid and the top edge of the ice bin is dirty with a black substance. General Manager had an employee clean during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
95
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin: observed the shield on the ice machine is dirty with a mold-like substance. Manager cleaned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
95
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: Handwash sink behind the bar had a wire whisk stored in it. Bar tender removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor: Four buckets/containers of food on floor in walk-in cooler. Kitchen employee put on shelves during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up: Wish racks for flat ware on table under tea maker has knives, forks, and spoons all with food contact surface up. Manager had employee wash hands, don gloves, and turn all flat ware with the handles up. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice: The ice bin in the kitchen and the ice bin behind the bar. Both scoops were placed with the handles up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin: Ice machine in kitchen area dirty on the shield and the sides.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured: Two tanks by the beverage rack not secured to keep them from falling.
51-11-4
70
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Assistant General Manager, Josue Banegas, has been Assistant General Manager for almost one year and has not had his Certifed Food Manager training. He is scheduled to take the class and test through Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association on 11/28/2023. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: Soda gun behind bar dirty. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: Soda gun holster behind the bar dirty. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface: Water from one of the three compartment sinks leaking onto floor in dish room. Manager called plumbing company. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-03-4
74
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food: - partially cooked beef and chicken in pans in reach-in cooler under grill over cut green peppers and cut onions (beef and chicken in top drawer while onions and peppers in bottom drawer. Assistant General Manager had employee rotate the pans. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit: - shredded chicken 125° F (less than 45 minutes), chorizo 125° F (less than 45 minutes). Both items on the hot line. Assistant General Manager had employee turn the temperature on the line up). **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: - soda gun at bar dirty; - interior of ice machine on left side dirty. Assistant General Manager had employee clean both during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division: - establishment partially cooks steak and chicken on a char broiler and puts them in the walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler under the flat top grill. Inspector gave appropriate paper work to Assistant General Manager to complete during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03C-89-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured: - tanks in kitchen by soda box storage rack not secured; - tanks behind the bar not secured. Assistant General Manager secured all during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice: - ice scoop handle in ice in ice bin in kitchen; - ice scoop handle in ice bin behind bar. Assistant General Manager removed both during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
55
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured: All three tanks next to the soda box rack were not secured to prevent them from falling. General Manager secured during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored: - racks with flatware in them stored under the tea making machines with the food contact service stored up. General Manager took and had employee run through the dish machine and invert for proper storage afterwards. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pedros Taco and Tequila Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pedros Taco and Tequila Bar on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pedros Taco and Tequila Bar?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pedros Taco and Tequila Bar.
How does Pedros Taco and Tequila Bar compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?
Pedros Taco and Tequila Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.
Has Pedros Taco and Tequila Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pedros Taco and Tequila Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pedros Taco and Tequila Bar 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 Pedros Taco and Tequila Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pedros Taco and Tequila Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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