Cinco Bayou, Okaloosa County

SABOR A MEXICO

13 SE EGLIN PKWY, Cinco Bayou, FL 32548

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
May 14, 2026
City
Cinco Bayou
County
Okaloosa
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-71-4

Detail 24575647

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Upon inspection observed hot holder unit with duct tape present on broken handle. Door of reach in chest freezer next to back door in disrepair.

08B-38-4

Detail 24575649

Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed packaged onions stored on floor in prep area and in walk in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

42-03-5

Detail 24575650

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Upon inspection observed wrench next to saltines and garlic on shelf left side of cook line. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24575648

Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed tamales uncovered in reach in chest freezer. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-36-4

Detail 24244033

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at far wall near dish washing area.

36-32-5

Detail 24244034

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile around good vent with damage.

06-01-5

Detail 24244032

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef thawing in still water. Operator placed in running water during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 23733547

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ M. Prado 9/6/19 ServSafe Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: At time of the callback M. Prado 9/6/19 ServSafe still expired. Second CFM in place Raul Ernesto Revales Rios 3/8/23 ServSafe Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23733548

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Upon call back training materials in place - SafeStaff. Employee training scheduled within a week per manager. Time Extended

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 23575490

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/ M. Prado 9/6/19 ServSafe Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23575491

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23575489

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen chest freezer lid in disrepair Heavy corrosion and rust observed

Aug 6, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 1, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 23027746

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced Tomatoes 48F at Make Bar. Raw Beef 43F/45F/43F, Shrimp 48F, Diced Tomato 54F/52F/52F, Pico De Gallo 56F/58F/56F Milk 49F/49F/49F, Queso 47F/47F/47F, Raw Beef 49F/48F, Chicken 51F, Taco Beef 48F, Salsa 65F/60F, Raw Fish 50F/49F. [second temperature taken after 15 Minutes, third temperature taken after 30 minutes] ambient Temp of Cooler 54F/51F/49F. Manager iced items to rapidly chill while AC condenser gets back down to temperature. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-63-4

Detail 23027745

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. AC dunct over cook line area has condensation buildup. No contamination of food observed. AC unit over dish machine/triple sink drain table has condensation water dripping onto it.

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-03-4

Detail 22658741

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink near dish machine.

51-11-4

Detail 22658740

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 4 tanks in secured next to front bar ice machine.

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

14-31-5

Detail 22395524

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags in white chest freezer used to hold frozen shrimp. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22395523

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust buildup on ceiling of walk in cooler.

Feb 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

14-31-5

Detail 21811479

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Upon inspection observed raw beef in stored in retail bags in white chest freezer by back door and tortillas in retail bag on cook line.

08A-05-6

Detail 21811483

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection observed raw steak stored above verde sauce in reach in cooler left side of cook line and raw chicken stored above cut onions in walk in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21811482

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple throughout establishment.

14-09-4

Detail 21811485

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board in cook line area with deep groove marks.

14-38-4

Detail 21811484

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Upon inspection observed clean stacked plastic containers on clean equipment rack with cracks present.

36-24-5

Detail 21811481

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall tiles missing above cook line left side.

33-31-5

Detail 21811480

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Upon inspection observed reach in prep cooler close to parking lot on exterior of building.

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 21561251

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Upon inspection observed can of Hot Shot Insect spray stored next to shelf stable tomato product. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 21561249

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

36-37-5

Detail 21561247

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above cook service line in kitchen. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21561246

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed stacked clean pans on clean equipment rack with moisture in between. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21561245

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezer with ice build up next to back door.

10-02-4

Detail 21561248

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Upon inspection observed tongs hanging from hood sprinkler system. Operator removed tongs during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 21561250

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On prep table left side of cook line. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

May 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 21087751

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Upon inspection observed observed prescription medication and Day Quil stored next to canned cheese on top of prep table right side of cook line. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 21087754

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Upon inspection observed tortillas in retail bag on cook line in kitchen. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21087752

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Upon inspection observed hand washing sink in dish machine area with water temperature 82f. Other sinks tested at 110f.

36-37-5

Detail 21087750

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing. Above cook line in kitchen.

24-08-4

Detail 21087753

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked clean pans with moisture in between on clean equipment rack by dish room area.

14-11-4

Detail 21087746

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door gasket in poor repair of reach in cooler left side of cook line. Repeat Violation

14-10-4

Detail 21087749

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Plastic containers on clean storage rack with cracks present.

08B-38-4

Detail 21087745

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler with sauce stored on floor. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-02-4

Detail 21087748

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Upon inspection observed tong resting on hood sprinkler system. Operator removed tong during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-06-4

Detail 21087747

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In walk in cooler used as shelf.

Oct 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

41-05-4

Detail 20616110

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Upon inspection observed can of Raid insect spray on bottom shelf of storage rack close to dish room area. Operator removed can of Raid spray during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 20616112

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Upon inspection observed can of paint stored next to packages of tortillas on bottom shelf in kitchen area close to dish washing room. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20616113

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large wall picture blocking access to hand washing sink close to dish washing area. Operator removed picture during inspection.

14-11-4

Detail 20616108

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed door gasket on bottom reach in prep cooler left side of cook line.

10-20-4

Detail 20616106

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Upon inspection observed 3 pairs of tongs on fire suppression lines above grill/stove. Operator removed tongs during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20616105

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease or dust. Upon inspection observed fire suppression sprinklers with grease build up present. Fan cover in walk in cooler with dust present.

08B-12-5

Detail 20616111

Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed pan of shrimp on second shelf left side in walk in cooler. Operator covered shrimp during inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 20616107

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Upon inspection observed pipe under hand washing sink close to dish washing area in disrepair. Operator stated plumber has been contacted about issue.

21-38-4

Detail 20616109

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Next to cook line in kitchen. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site