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Xiscali Mexican Taqueria

1400 Barrancas Ave, Pensacola, FL 32502
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Xiscali Mexican Taqueria appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 1, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Pensacola restaurant, which scores around 95. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
95
Jun 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Upon inspection observed a bottle of Fabreeze on top single service to go containers on main cook line. Operator proceeded to remove the chemical bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon inspection observed sanitizer bucket and pan inside hand washing sink. Operator proceeded to remove those items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed steak stored on floor by main cook line in kitchen. Operator proceeded to correct it at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
95
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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 Dishwasher re primed and line cleared 100ppm Chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line Knives removed during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
82
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Upon inspection, observed raw chicken stored over vegetables in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed Refried beans 111F (1 hours 45min), Queso 96F (1 hours), and beef 124F (2 hours). Reheated queso to 168F and refried beans to 187F, and beef 171F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed White cheese 56F, Shredded Mozzarella 57F/63F/59F/59F, Shell eggs 61F in walk in cooler, cooked beef 54F in upright cooler over 4 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upon inspection, observed in walk in cooler White cheese 56F, Shredded Mozzarella 57F/63F/59F/59F, Shell eggs 61F, cooked beef 54F in upright cooler over 4 hours.
01B-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.
53B-13-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Upon inspection, observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Upon inspection, observed no thermometer in walk in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection, observed onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved onions to shelf in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Upon inspection, observed cutting board with grooves on kitchen make line.
14-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection, observed CO2 tank not secured. Operator changed up tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Upon inspection, observed standing water at bottom of reach in cooler under make line.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection, observed pork not covered under hot hold station in kitchen. Operator put lid over container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Upon inspection, observed no trash receptacle next to hand washing sink in kitchen.
33-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Xiscali Mexican Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Xiscali Mexican Taqueria on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Xiscali Mexican Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Xiscali Mexican Taqueria.

How does Xiscali Mexican Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Xiscali Mexican Taqueria most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Xiscali Mexican Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Xiscali Mexican Taqueria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Xiscali Mexican Taqueria 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 Xiscali Mexican Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Xiscali Mexican Taqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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