San Marcos Mexican Grill & Cantina
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at San Marcos Mexican Grill & Cantina stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Crawfordville average 80, so San Marcos Mexican Grill & Cantina is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on floor around dumpster and behind rear exit. Per operator the strip mall is having an issue with bears. They cannot lock the dumpster as hasp and loop were broken off. They have been working with property management to get a more secure dumpster area. Operator with clean and maintain dumpster area and remove garbage/equipment behind business.
33-19-4
95
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over mushrooms in reach in cooler and above ice cream in reach in freezer. Raw chicken moved to bottom of cooler during inspection. **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. Rice temped at 117f. Per operator it has been out for an hour and will be used or discarded within the next hour.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cut lemons stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed lemons. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Pan of lemons stored in server station hand wash sink. Operator removed lemons during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Knife block removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-55-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices in dish washing area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-06-4
Basic - Bathroom doors located inside establishment not self-closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored between wall and three compartment sink. Knives removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing in kitchen area.
36-17-5
47
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 7 badly dented cans with pineapple juices on storage shelve. Operator informed and stop sale issued. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall in dry storage areas. Operator killed and sanitized areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw chicken stored over cut vegetables in refrigerator drawers at cookline. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw beef stored over plantains in Dukers freezer. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed operator touch raw chicken and then touch clean plates without changing gloves and wash hands. After brief education, employee then charge his gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cut tomatoes cold held at 44F and raw shrimp in refrigerator drawers at 44F. As per operator, both items transfer to units 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on both items for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Observed food manager certification expired on 11/18/2024 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold-like substance buildup on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Observed accumulation of dead flies on sticky traps in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35B-01-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. -Observed fly sticky tapes hanging in kitchen **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Observed no handwash sign at 2 handwashing sinks in kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener holster. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed box with unwashed peppers stored over container with cheese in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08B-17-4
21
Sep 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flies in dish area and one live fly in bar area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Observed no live flies in establishment during inspection. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Observed no live flies in establishment during inspection. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Sep 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flies in dish area and one live fly in bar area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Observed no live flies in establishment during inspection. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed dish machine chlorine 10ppm. Three compartment sink set up to quaternary 200ppm. Per manager will use three compartment sink for sanitation until dish machine is repaired. This violation must be corrected by 09-18-24 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Observed dish machine chlorine at 10ppm. Per manager maintenance is expected to repair dish machine later today. This violation must be corrected by 09-18-24. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
74
Sep 11, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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. Observed dish machine chlorine 10ppm. Three compartment sink set up to quaternary 200ppm. Per manager will use three compartment sink for sanitation until dish machine is repaired. This violation must be corrected by 09-18-24 **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flies in dish area and one live fly in bar area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink quaternary 0ppm. Manager replaced sanitizer and corrected to quaternary 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of debris on can opener at kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine test kits available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed rice 112F at 1:30, cooked and cooling since 1:00, down to 110F at 2:45. Rice held covered at room temperature for approximately 1.75 hours. Manager voluntarily discarded rice during inspection.
03D-15-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 81F at cook line. Manager removed utensils and water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Exterior doors at dish area and dry storage hallway has gaps at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at cook line and near mop sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses at ice machine in server station.
10-14-5
39
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
95
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed whip cream canisters in reach in cooler in bar since yesterday 2-19-23 cold held at 51F at 1:40pm today 2-20-23. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whip cream canisters in reach in cooler in bar since yesterday 2-19-23 cold held at 51F at 1:40pm today 2-20-23. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed filled tea urns uncovered. Observed manager place cover on tea. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Sep 27, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was San Marcos Mexican Grill & Cantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at San Marcos Mexican Grill & Cantina on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at San Marcos Mexican Grill & Cantina?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at San Marcos Mexican Grill & Cantina.
How does San Marcos Mexican Grill & Cantina compare to other restaurants in Crawfordville?
San Marcos Mexican Grill & Cantina most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Crawfordville average of 80.
Has San Marcos Mexican Grill & Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at San Marcos Mexican Grill & Cantina have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at San Marcos Mexican Grill & Cantina 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 San Marcos Mexican Grill & Cantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, San Marcos Mexican Grill & Cantina is inspected around three times per year on average.
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