Taqueria El Paisano on the Beach

10908 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Taqueria El Paisano on the Beach has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

That's lower than the typical Panama City Beach restaurant, which scores around 84. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Feb 5, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

4 minor violations.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

May 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Above three compartment sink.

36-24-5

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Plan review was submitted 2/09/2023. Application is still pending in plan review. Will extend. **Time Extended**

51-14-7

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed food stored in freezer in to go bag. Employee moved food to ziplock bag. **Corrected On-Site**

14-15-4

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed employee drink stored in ice machine.

08B-56-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Employee restocked. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil, seasoning, and smoked pork cracklings on floor.

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Paisano on the Beach last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Paisano on the Beach on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Taqueria El Paisano on the Beach compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Taqueria El Paisano on the Beach most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Taqueria El Paisano on the Beach's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taqueria El Paisano on the Beach have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Taqueria El Paisano on the Beach 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 Taqueria El Paisano on the Beach inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Paisano on the Beach is inspected around two times per year on average.

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