San Marcos Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
35
Score
Public records show nine inspections at San Marcos Mexican Grill stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to nine violations.
“Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair through out kitchen” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 84, which San Marcos Mexican Grill's 35 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
43
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- drawers-raw beef ribeye 54F, raw chicken breast 53F, raw diced chicken 54F, raw diced beef 55F, raw shrimp 57F ( all stocked 1:35-2:35). Owner had employee place all food items on food cart and store in walk in freezer to reduce temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold drawers flashing P ambient temperature 62F.
05-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at one of the employee handwash sinks due to a busted pipe in wall. Technician has been called to repair.
27-16-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Pitcher handle stored in rice.
10-01-5
Basic - Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water pipe in wall busted and leaking heavily into kitchen. Owner has called a technician to repair pipe. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on top of case of tomatoes in walk in cooler.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sugar, rice and pinto beans stored in dry storage in bins with no lids. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Broken pipe in wall leaking water onto kit hence floor. Owner has called a technician to repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in sugar. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
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. Ambient temperature 62F. Cold hold- drawers-raw beef ribeye 54F, raw chicken breast 53F, raw diced chicken 54F, raw diced beef 55F, raw shrimp 57F ( all stocked 1:35-2:35). Owner had employee remove all food and place in walk in freezer. Owner contacted a technician to repair unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water all through out kitchen ware wash and cooking due to busted pipe in wall leaking. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair through out kitchen and cook line and restroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall due to busted leaking pipe between exposed and wait station.
36-24-5
39
Jul 12, 2024
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
May 22, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In dish pit. Manager placed roll of paper towels nearby. **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Back prep area Hand wash sink.
27-16-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of three compartment sink and behind ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In dish washing areas Cove molding damaged on wall by prep area Hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt bins in dry storage not labeled.
02D-01-5
70
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in reach in cooler. Manager switched chicken to bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with a build up of food residue. Manager had employee take can opener to dish operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed yellow liquid in spray bottle behind bar without label.
41-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile in kitchen in front of 3 compartment sink and ice machine missing or broken. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chili rellleno on trays in walk in freezer not covered. Manager had employee cover all. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
58
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Manager moved chicken below beef at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill drawers: raw beef 48F, raw chicken 51F, per employee less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for rapid cooling at time of inspection. New temperatures: raw chicken 39F, raw beef 41F, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 cooks and 1 bartender/sever with no food handler training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked poblanos uncovered in walk-in freezer. Employee covered peppers at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine with dust/debris. Manager sent scoop to dish pit for cleaning and relocating. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Around office/dish area.
36-17-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen.
36-03-4
55
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Sep 27, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was San Marcos Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at San Marcos Mexican Grill on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at San Marcos Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair through out kitchen” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at San Marcos Mexican Grill.
How does San Marcos Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
San Marcos Mexican Grill most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has San Marcos Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at San Marcos Mexican Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at San Marcos Mexican Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is San Marcos Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, San Marcos Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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