Pedros Taco and Tequila Bar
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Pedros Taco and Tequila Bar has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 18, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 95, which Pedros Taco and Tequila Bar's 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar is soiled inside nozzle and at bottom of soda gun holster.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine bin at soda fountain has debris buildup under lip of sliding stainless steel lid. Ice machine in kitchen has black substance on the inside left and right sides of bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide canisters in dry storage closet not chained/secured. Manager chained all canisters to wall during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep area over make line. Manager properly stored phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage closet. Manager put cooking oil on stand elevating it more than 6 inches off floor during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Upon callback Employee Training expired **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items inside walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees drink on hand washing station in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ingredient bins in storage room.
02D-01-5
70
Mar 19, 2025
Complaint Partial
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling tile missing: observed one spot in a back hallway that was missing its ceiling tile.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair: observed four ceiling tiles with holes - three in the dining room and one in a hallway in the back.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance: observed 27 ceiling tiles throughout the establishment that has water stains on them, eight with a mold like substance on them. Additionally, there were four pieces of a wood ceiling in the south dining area that have water stains on them.
36-34-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food: observed bowls used as scoops in sugar, black beans, and a seasoning mix in the dry storage area. General Manager removed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink near make bar. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
90
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Beef stored next to cooked beef under cook line.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. She'll Eggs (ambient) 75F since 11AM
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Shrimp 48F for 1 hour. Eggs (ambient 75F) since 11AM
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate nesting in cooked chicken under cook line.
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on condenser lines in walk in freezer. No contact with food items observed. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Various foods throughout walk in cooler not covered. Employees covered food items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
55
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Upon inspection observed tortilla shells inside retail bag on prep table in kitchen.
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Upon inspection observed buttered bread slices in walk in freezer where ice dripped on from condenser above and beef empanadas has mold present in bottom shelf of reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator discarded food items of concern. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Handout provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Handout provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Across from cook line on top of reach in cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Upon inspection observed several employees without hair restraints present in kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Upon inspection observed sticky fly tape above prep table in kitchen. Operator removed sticky fly tape during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open.
33-29-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice sickles running down from condenser.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from cook line.
29-49-6
43
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Upon inspection observed 3 small flying insects in kitchen prep area. No small flying insects observed landing on food on food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Upon inspection observed corn tortilla shells on plate wrapped with retail bag on steam table of cook line.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Upon inspection observed shell eggs stored above limes in walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler with walk in freezer located inside-chicken 53f, steak 52f, crawfish 50f, bean soup 53f, queso 56f, con carne 56f, made in house salsa 49f.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler with walk in freezer located inside-chicken 53f, steak 52f, crawfish 50f, bean soup 53f, queso 56f, con carne 56f, made in house salsa 49f. Staff reported food items made on previous day. Operator discarded food items of concern. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to cook line left side. Operator replaced paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Prep tables in back prep area with surface rust present.
22-31-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Upon inspection observed small bowl resting in seasoning container, flour container and plate resting in chicken left cooler drawer of cook line.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked on clean equipment rack close to ice machine with moisture in between pans.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Upon inspection observed knife stored between reach in cooler top and side panel covered area of cooler top.
10-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed hamburger patties and chili rellenos stored in walk in freezer not covered. Walk in cooler beef and cut onions store without cover.
08B-12-5
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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 Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pedros Taco and Tequila Bar?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pedros Taco and Tequila Bar.
How does Pedros Taco and Tequila Bar compare to other restaurants in Mary Esther?
Pedros Taco and Tequila Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Mary Esther average of 95.
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 medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pedros Taco and Tequila Bar 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 Pedros Taco and Tequila Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pedros Taco and Tequila Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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