Que Pasa Mexican Kitchen & Tequila
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2026
74
Score
Que Pasa Mexican Kitchen & Tequila appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Apr 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Compared to other Destin restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line lowboys- sausage 45, shrimp 48, steak 49, chicken 49F / Make bar #1 - Cheese 51, Mac and cheese 59F Per staff and manager less than 4 hrs. Staff advised to Ice down and / or move to secondary cold hold for rapid cooling . **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Kitchen hand wash sink draining very slowly.
29-19-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packaged sausage thawing in room temperature standing water . 49/50F per staff less than 4 hrs. Advised staff to remove product from standing water and rapidly cool to 41F or below and / or heat to 165F **Warning**
06-01-5
74
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
95
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient 43F , Raw beef 48/48, raw chicken 49/50, cooked pork 51F ( per manager and staff less than 4 hrs. ) observed one half of condenser fan box iced over in rear. One fan not functioning. Operator opened adjoining walk in freezer door to facilitate rapid cooling. Second temperatures at 4:30 ambient 39F raw beef 39F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces soiled with mold-like substance . Make line cutting boards
22-02-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler not maintaining TCS food at or below 41F Condenser unit observed iced over at time of the inspection.
14-74-7
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and walk in cooler condenser .
14-69-4
70
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up observed at time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
95
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. 0 ppm Chlorine Corrected during the inspection to 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces stained - Cook line cutting boards
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior top of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen Ice Machine
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dishwasher top soiled Cleaned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Main kitchen hand wash sink Hand washing signs provided to operator during the inspection. Posted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef in walk in freezer Covered by manager during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
61
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. First cook line make bar cutting board. Grooved and stained **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup observed. Discussion conducted with operator reference not allowing food to contact ice from condenser unit. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen and front bar hand wash sinks Signs provided and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
86
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Provided establishment with Health reporting requirements.
11-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- drawers - sliced tomato 45F, raw chicken 46F, beef 43F, raw shrimp 44F, salmon 45F, chorizo 42F (11:00-1:34). Manager placed all product on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar hand wash sink blocked with buckets. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Raul Rios was Manager in charge at time of inspection and only holds an employee food safety certification.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Held at room temperature- cooling- rice 111F (12:00-1:30).
03D-15-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Manager stated tiles are on order. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in ware washing area, beer cooler and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Shrimp on a stick half covered with foil and beef Pattie's stored I. Reach in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
27
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Que Pasa Mexican Kitchen & Tequila last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Que Pasa Mexican Kitchen & Tequila on file is from Apr 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Que Pasa Mexican Kitchen & Tequila?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Que Pasa Mexican Kitchen & Tequila.
How does Que Pasa Mexican Kitchen & Tequila compare to other restaurants in Destin?
Que Pasa Mexican Kitchen & Tequila most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Destin average of 90.
Has Que Pasa Mexican Kitchen & Tequila's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Que Pasa Mexican Kitchen & Tequila have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Que Pasa Mexican Kitchen & Tequila 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 Que Pasa Mexican Kitchen & Tequila inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Que Pasa Mexican Kitchen & Tequila is inspected around two times per year on average.
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