Destin, Okaloosa County

QUE PASA MEXICAN KITCHEN & TEQUILA

985 HWY 98 E UNIT F, Destin, FL 32541-2849

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 1, 2025
City
Destin
County
Okaloosa
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
12

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 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23744673

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient 43F , Raw beef 48/48, raw chicken 49/50, cooked pork 51F ( per manager and staff less than 4 hrs. ) observed one half of condenser fan box iced over in rear. One fan not functioning. Operator opened adjoining walk in freezer door to facilitate rapid cooling. Second temperatures at 4:30 ambient 39F raw beef 39F Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23744674

Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces soiled with mold-like substance . Make line cutting boards

14-74-7

Detail 23744672

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. Walk in cooler not maintaining TCS food at or below 41F Condenser unit observed iced over at time of the inspection.

14-69-4

Detail 23744671

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and walk in cooler condenser .

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 23429304

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up observed at time of the inspection. Repeat Violation

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 22654706

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 Corrected during the inspection to 100 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22654709

Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces stained - Cook line cutting boards

22-20-5

Detail 22654704

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior top of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen Ice Machine

16-21-4

Detail 22654707

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dishwasher top soiled Cleaned during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22654703

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22654708

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Main kitchen hand wash sink Hand washing signs provided to operator during the inspection. Posted Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22654705

Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef in walk in freezer Covered by manager during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-09-4

Detail 22471871

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. First cook line make bar cutting board. Grooved and stained Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22471873

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup observed. Discussion conducted with operator reference not allowing food to contact ice from condenser unit. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22471872

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen and front bar hand wash sinks Signs provided and posted. Corrected On-Site

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 12Total: 18

11-04-5

Detail 21824226

High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Provided establishment with Health reporting requirements.

03A-02-5

Detail 21824224

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- drawers - sliced tomato 45F, raw chicken 46F, beef 43F, raw shrimp 44F, salmon 45F, chorizo 42F (11:00-1:34). Manager placed all product on ice. Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 21824220

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Held at room temperature- cooling- rice 111F (12:00-1:30).

31A-09-4

Detail 21824225

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar hand wash sink blocked with buckets. Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 21824218

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/. Raul Rios was Manager in charge at time of inspection and only holds an employee food safety certification.

31B-03-4

Detail 21824215

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar.

22-20-5

Detail 21824227

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

36-06-4

Detail 21824219

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.

36-36-4

Detail 21824223

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Manager stated tiles are on order. Corrective Action Taken

36-32-5

Detail 21824231

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

36-34-5

Detail 21824214

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

32-12-5

Detail 21824230

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

50-09-4

Detail 21824217

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 21824221

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

36-22-4

Detail 21824216

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in ware washing area, beer cooler and walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

10-14-5

Detail 21824229

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.

14-69-4

Detail 21824222

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21824228

Basic - Stored food not covered. Shrimp on a stick half covered with foil and beef Pattie's stored I. Reach in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

12A-16-4

Detail 21608822

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee return from outside and begin handling clean utensils, no hand wash. Observed employee handle raw chicken with gloves hand, change gloves with no hand wash. Discussed with employees, employees washed hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21608819

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken and diced tomatoes, raw eggs over lettuce. All items rearranged at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21608826

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Unable to use hand wash sink by ice machine due to water draining onto floor. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21608820

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar and at server station. Restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 21608821

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

27-16-4

Detail 21608823

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At handwash sink by ice machine.

10-08-5

Detail 21608818

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar. Manager removed handle from ice at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 21608824

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives on cook line stored between reach in cooler and prep table. Manager had all knives removed and washed. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 21608825

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water knob doesn't work at cook line hand wash sink by door to front of house. Plumbing under hand wash sink by ice machine in disrepair, drains onto floor.

Apr 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

51-11-4

Detail 21003326

Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Wait station ( front )

14-69-4

Detail 21003330

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up

10-08-5

Detail 21003328

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Wait station soda machine ice bin Removed during the inspection Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21003329

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line Old crusted food debris observed in interior of the cook line microwave

08B-12-5

Detail 21003327

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in walk in cooler Operator discarded ice cream tub Stop sale not issued

Nov 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 3Total: 3

01D-01-5

Detail 20652304

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Appetizer menu- Camarones Aguachile Raw shrimp in citrus Per manager, this item is no longer available. (The mango Habanero Ceviche is made with fully cooked shrimp. ) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-10: At time of the callback inspection Camarones Aguachile Raw Shrimp observed on hand out menu Manager states that this dish is no longer offered. Manager advised to remove this item from the menu. Time Extended

01B-02-5

Detail 20652305

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tilapia observed in bucket on kitchen floor next to mop sink. Kitchen staff states the fish was taken out of freezer to thaw this AM . At time of the inspection temperature observed to be 61°F . Per kitchen staff greater than 4 hrs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-10: Stop sale issued for cooked beef and marinated pork held overnight in the walk in cooler Pork 55°F Beef 53/53/54°F Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 20652303

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Exterior walk in cooler - ambient 41°F ( temperature at condenser fans 38°F ) , beef 49/50°, fish 47°, salsa 48°, pork 48°, steak 47°, cooked beef 47°, refried beans 47°F Per manager walk in cooler underwent repairs prior to the inspection and the TCS items listed were above 41°F less than 4 hrs. Low boys- left side- steak 44°, chicken 45°F Less than 4 hrs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-10: Walk in cooler - Stop sale issued for cooked beef and marinated pork held overnight in the walk in cooler Pork 55°F Beef 53/53/54°F Fish 42°, salsa 53°F cooling less than 1 hr. , steak 37°, no refried beans located in the walk in cooler at time of the call back inspection. Ambient walk in cooler temperature at time of the callback inspection 51°F Manager opened freezer door and iced TCS foods Manager called for cooler repairs during the inspection. Make line low boy - steak 39°, chicken 41°F Time Extended

Nov 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 18

35A-02-6

Detail 20651437

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area . Approximately 6 small flying insects observed in ware washing area next to the garbage container. Warning

01D-01-5

Detail 20651425

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Appetizer menu- Camarones Aguachile Raw shrimp in citrus Per manager, this item is no longer available. (The mango Habanero Ceviche is made with fully cooked shrimp. ) Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20651422

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tilapia observed in bucket on kitchen floor next to mop sink. Kitchen staff states the fish was taken out of freezer to thaw this AM . At time of the inspection temperature observed to be 61°F . Per kitchen staff greater than 4 hrs. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20651423

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Exterior walk in cooler - ambient 41°F ( temperature at condenser fans 38°F ) , beef 49/50°, fish 47°, salsa 48°, pork 48°, steak 47°, cooked beef 47°, refried beans 47°F Per manager walk in cooler underwent repairs prior to the inspection and the TCS items listed were above 41°F less than 4 hrs. Low boys- left side- steak 44°, chicken 45°F Less than 4 hrs. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20651438

Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/ soiled with mold-like substance . White cutting board on rear kitchen prep table. Onion / tomato dicer soiled with old food debris.

31A-09-4

Detail 20651431

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice machine hand wash sink blocked by large fan

31A-11-4

Detail 20651424

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front kitchen hand wash sink used as dump sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 20651426

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef and beans in walk in cooler Per manager less 48 hrs.

27-16-4

Detail 20651430

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ice machine hand wash sink Hot water feed disconnected

22-20-5

Detail 20651427

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector

36-22-4

Detail 20651429

Basic - Floor area(s) adjacent to triple sink covered with standing water. Large amount of pooled standing water observed on ground outside of the rear kitchen door and exterior walk in cooler. Discussion conducted with manager reference not tracking through the standing water when entering the kitchen and walk in cooler.

36-73-4

Detail 20651434

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cook line equipment and under dish machine

08B-38-4

Detail 20651436

Basic - Food stored on floor. Exterior walk in freezer Boxed fish and pork Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20651432

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

31B-04-4

Detail 20651439

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen hand wash sink

33-16-4

Detail 20651433

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-12-5

Detail 20651435

Basic - Stored food not covered. Taco salad shells stored next to the ice machine Shells discarded by the manager during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 20651428

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tilapia observed in bucket on kitchen floor next to mop sink. Kitchen staff states the fish was taken out of freezer to thaw this AM . At time of the inspection temperature observed to be 61°F . Per kitchen staff greater than 4 hrs. See stop sale Warning