Pedros Tacos Tequila Bar
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Pedros Tacos Tequila Bar has 13 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Pensacola restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
95
Oct 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per manager, bartenders prep limes by freshly slicing them at the bar, and have an ice bin for scooping ice from drinks. There is no nearby hand wash sink. Plan review will be needed for added handwashing sink. This violation must be addressed by June 24th. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Upon callback Bar handwashing sink is in. Manager has not contacted plan review time has been extended to 30 days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Upon call back no plan review has been received. **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
90
Sep 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per manager, bartenders prep limes by freshly slicing them at the bar, and have an ice bin for scooping ice from drinks. There is no nearby hand wash sink. Plan review will be needed for added handwashing sink. This violation must be addressed by June 24th. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Upon callback Bar handwashing sink is in. Manager has not contacted plan review time has been extended to 30 days. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Apr 25, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per manager, bartenders prep limes by freshly slicing them at the bar, and have an ice bin for scooping ice from drinks. There is no nearby hand wash sink. Plan review will be needed for added handwashing sink. This violation must be addressed by June 24th. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Apr 24, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In buckets of water on the kitchen floor near the walk-in cooler for 6 hours: chicken 55f, and beef 57f. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In buckets of water on the kitchen floor near the walk-in cooler for 6 hours: chicken 55f, and beef 57f. In walk-in cooler ambient cooling over 4 hours: salsa 49f, pico 55f, same batch of pico in reach-in cooler over 4 hours: 45f. In walk-in cooler cook cooling for 4 hours: grilled chicken 81f, grilled steak 75f.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood-grade bags in direct contact with tortillas at steam well and pork in walk-in freezer stored in them.
14-31-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk-in cooler cook cooling for 4 hours: chicken 81f, steak 75f. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk-in cooler ambient cooling over 4 hours: salsa 49f, pico 55f, same batch of pico in reach-in cooler over 4 hours: 45f. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Observed bartender adjust ice in glass with bare hands.
09-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Per manager, bartenders prep limes by freshly slicing them at the bar, and have an ice bin for scooping ice from drinks. There is no nearby hand wash sink. This violation must be addressed by June 24th. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per manager, bartenders prep limes by freshly slicing them at the bar, and have an ice bin for scooping ice from drinks. There is no nearby hand wash sink. Plan review will be needed for added handwashing sink. This violation must be addressed by June 24th. **Warning**
51-14-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of shrimp, chicken, and beef thawing at ambient temperature on floor in back area near walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Bottles of sauce stored in cut lettuce in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator removed bottles during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored epenadas and chile rancheros in walk-in freezer not covered. Margarita mix in reach-in cooler at bar not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Buckets of shrimp, chicken, and beef thawing at ambient temperature on floor in back area near walk-in cooler.
06-01-5
27
Feb 12, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler shelves soiled with rust.
14-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked pans on dry rack.
24-08-4
90
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
02C-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed food items in walk-in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
74
Oct 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches on floor in dry storage area in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: During callback, observed a total of 5 dead roaches in the following areas: 2 on floor in dry storage area, 1 on floor in prep area, and 2 on the wheel of hot hold station make line in kitchen. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
95
Oct 4, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed refried beans in walk in cooler at a temperature of 45F for over 24hrs. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed refried beans in walk in cooler at a temperature of 45F for over 24hrs.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 126 rodent droppings on floor under three compartment sink/utility sink (next to 3 compartment sink) in dish washing area in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep cut marks on make line in front of reach in cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches on floor in dry storage area in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large pot of beans on floor during prepping. Operator had employee move pot onto crate off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple holes in wall in dish washing area under 3 compartment sink and dishwasher
36-24-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed an odor coming from under dishwasher and 3 compartment sink in dish washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut onions and cut bell peppers in walk in refrigerator without lids.
08B-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plate in cooked beef container in walk in refrigerator.
14-01-5
45
Apr 12, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 live small frog in non operational reach in cooler. Operator removed frog and cleaned cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded chicken in walk in cooler at a temperature of 47/49F. Operator stated it was prepared yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded chicken in walk in cooler at a temperature of 47/49F. Operator stated it was prepared yesterday. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket too strong at 200+ ppm. Operator added more water to balance sanitizer reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on any food stored in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed odor coming from under dishwasher during inspection.
36-64-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employee drinks at chip/drink station in kitchen. Operator moved to a shelf away from food and food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under cleaning supplies rack in back of kitchen. Operator cleaned up roach and area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
43
Jan 23, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
58
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit: - taco meat 106, shredded chicken 114. Both on hot line. Both removed and placed on stove to heat to 165° F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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: - tested to 0ppm. General Manager aware of situation and has called the company to fix it. No dishes being cleaned at time of inspection. General Manager understands to set up a sanitizing sink to sanitize dishes until the dish machine is working correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pedros Tacos Tequila Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pedros Tacos Tequila Bar on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pedros Tacos Tequila Bar?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pedros Tacos Tequila Bar.
How does Pedros Tacos Tequila Bar compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?
Pedros Tacos Tequila Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pensacola average of 95.
Has Pedros Tacos Tequila Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pedros Tacos Tequila Bar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pedros Tacos 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 Tacos Tequila Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pedros Tacos Tequila Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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