Destin, Okaloosa County

PEDROS OF DESTIN

36178 EMERALD COAST PKWY, Destin, FL 32541

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Feb 7, 2025
City
Destin
County
Okaloosa
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
11

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.

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 13Total: 18

14-31-5

Detail 23535550

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Crab stored in non food grade bag in walk in freezer.

08A-05-6

Detail 23535558

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat salsa that is not covered in walk in cooler.

01B-02-5

Detail 23535561

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Make bar- ambient 50F- shredded cheese 59F, shredded lettuce 57F, diced tomato 50F, sour cream 49F, guacamole 52F, pico 50F (11:00-3:15). Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23535549

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make bar- ambient 50F- shredded cheese 59F, shredded lettuce 57F, diced tomato 50F, sour cream 49F, guacamole 52F, pico 50F (11:00-3:15). See stop sale. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23535560

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in wait station.

22-20-5

Detail 23535554

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

14-09-4

Detail 23535546

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

12B-07-4

Detail 23535552

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drank out of water bottle and placed it on food prep table near wait station.

12B-02-4

Detail 23535556

Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area near wait station at prep table.

14-11-5

Detail 23535557

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make bar- ambient 50F- shredded cheese 59F, shredded lettuce 57F, diced tomato 50F, sour cream 49F, guacamole 52F, pico 50F (11:00-3:15). See stop sale.

35B-01-4

Detail 23535559

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 23535553

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in some holding units.

31B-04-4

Detail 23535547

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in wait station.

14-20-4

Detail 23535548

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

08B-12-5

Detail 23535551

Basic - Stored food not covered. Salsa stored in walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 23535555

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing raw bulk ground beef 27F on prep table with out running water.

36-02-5

Detail 23535562

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23535563

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 16

01B-02-5

Detail 22965412

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Glass upright cooler- ambient 46F- salsa 45F (10:00-3:00). House habanero sauce 45F,house jalapeño sauce 45F, house ranch sauce 45F ( all held over 48 hours). Make bar- beef empanada 65F, sliced cheese 55F ( held overnight). Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22965415

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass upright cooler- ambient 46F- salsa 45F (10:00-3:00). House habanero sauce 45F,house jalapeño sauce 45F, house ranch sauce 45F ( all held over 48 hours). Make bar- beef empanada 65F, sliced cheese 55F ( held overnight). See stop sale. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22965407

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold- rice 125F (12:00-3:00)- re heat 188F. Corrected On-Site

03C-89-4

Detail 22965405

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Establishment partially cooks chicken, cools down and holds in drawer on cook line and re cooks when ordered with out an approved written plan.

22-02-4

Detail 22965413

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in prep area heavily soiled. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22965414

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in wait station. Sink blocked with trash can.

22-20-5

Detail 22965409

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

36-34-5

Detail 22965416

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

14-09-4

Detail 22965402

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

35B-01-4

Detail 22965406

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-11-4

Detail 22965410

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor raised up.

22-16-4

Detail 22965417

Basic - Food contact dish shelves have accumulation of soil residues under pots.

05-09-4

Detail 22965411

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple holding units.

29-08-4

Detail 22965403

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair in wait station. Handwashing sink faucet taped up. Repeat Violation

38-04-4

Detail 22965408

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 22965404

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler floor near entry has unsealed concrete. Repeat Violation

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 15

22-02-4

Detail 22720604

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen cook ware and utensils have build up of food debris and grease. Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 22720594

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/. Manager arrived at end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

27-16-5

Detail 22720600

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink in wait station near kitchen entry has no running water.

22-20-5

Detail 22720591

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

14-05-4

Detail 22720592

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in cooler and dry storage.

36-32-5

Detail 22720605

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

36-34-5

Detail 22720598

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

24-06-4

Detail 22720593

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored on heavily soiled shelves in warehouse washing area.

14-09-4

Detail 22720601

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

36-01-4

Detail 22720595

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 22720599

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sign posted on walk in cooler door molded. Light shields in kitchen are heavily soiled.

35B-03-4

Detail 22720597

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side kitchen door left open.

29-08-4

Detail 22720603

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink in wait station near kitchen entry faucet is taped off, not working.

08B-12-5

Detail 22720596

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream stored in upright freezer at kitchen entry uncovered. Raw beef and cooked chicken breast stored in walk in cooler uncovered. Repeat Violation

38-04-4

Detail 22720602

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler or walk in freezer. Lights not working.

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 22485736

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

14-69-4

Detail 22485739

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at kitchen entrance, ice cream freezer. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22485738

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container, rice and beans.

35B-05-4

Detail 22485737

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear exit door left ajar.

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 15Total: 16

31B-02-4

Detail 21634190

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in wait station next to ice bin. Employee replaced paper towels at sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21634191

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager has hired someone to detail ice machine. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21634189

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

50-09-4

Detail 21634188

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21634193

Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 21634197

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at bar, walk in cooler and kitchen

36-17-5

Detail 21634192

Basic - Floor coming up in walk in cooler leading to walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

06-06-5

Detail 21634195

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing- breaded chicken tenders 53F, French fries 51F, chicken wings 50F ( 3:40-4:22 ). Shrimp 54F ( 4:00-4:25 ). Shrimp thawing in pan of water at prep sink. Breaded chicken tenders, French fries and cooked chicken wings thawing on dry storage shelf. Manager had employee place item on ice in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 21634199

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

10-17-4

Detail 21634196

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between table and make bar table on cook line. Employee removed knives and sent to ware wash area.

31B-04-4

Detail 21634185

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at sink near ice bin. Manager printed sign and hung above ink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 21634198

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side kitchen door left open. Manager had employee shut door. Corrective Action Taken

21-10-4

Detail 21634187

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use in multiple areas including the bar. Manager had employee go around and remove. all dry soiled cloths from food contact areas. Corrective Action Taken

08B-12-5

Detail 21634194

Basic - Stored food not covered.ice cream and burritos stored in upright freezer un covered. Manage covered food in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21634184

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing- breaded chicken tenders 53F, French fries 51F, chicken wings 50F ( 3:40-4:22 ). Shrimp 54F ( 4:00-4:25 ). Shrimp thawing in pan of water t prep sink. Breaded chicken tenders, French fries and cooked chicken wings thawing on dry storage shelf. Manager had employee place item on ice in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 21634186

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 13Total: 19

50-17-2

Detail 21246086

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 21246081

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pork tamales stored over cut mixed vegetables in deep freezer. Raw pork chops stored over ice cream in upright freezer.Manager corrected rotation. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03D-15-4

Detail 21246097

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling- refried beans 154F, beef in broth 159F ( 45 minutes ) at room temperature. Manager placed items in walk in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21246093

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21246091

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mop head hanging off faucet at bar hand wash sink. Manager removed mop from sink. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 21246088

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On shelves through out kitchen and storage area.

22-20-5

Detail 21246085

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

21-05-5

Detail 21246080

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloths used to cover food at steam well. Manager had employees remove cloths. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21246090

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 21246084

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

24-08-4

Detail 21246082

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes on shelf have water sitting on the lips.

16-16-4

Detail 21246089

Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. No rinse set up in 3 compartment sink only soap.

36-17-5

Detail 21246098

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair at entry and floor raised in the middle.

36-12-4

Detail 21246092

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21246083

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees In women's restroom. Printed sign for manager to hang in restroom. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21246096

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-12-5

Detail 21246095

Basic - Stored food not covered. Upright glass- salsa 40F, green salsa 40F uncovered bottles of salsa. In walk in freezer beef not covered. Manager covered beef. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21246094

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing- beef tribe 30F on prep table near prep sink ( 30 minutes ). Manager places chicken under cold running water. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 21246087

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in dry storage and in front of grill not sealed.

May 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

05-01-4

Detail 21087925

High Priority - Glass stem/sensor thermometer in use with no shatterproof coating. Reach in cooler by the drink station l

11-07-5

Detail 21087923

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

22-02-4

Detail 21087922

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.

31B-02-4

Detail 21087926

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink,in the waitress station. Employee placed paper towels at each hand sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21087919

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink,in back prep area.

08B-38-4

Detail 21087917

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on the floor in the storage area.

10-08-5

Detail 21087920

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, inside the ice bin bar area. Person in charge removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21087918

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior / exterior have accumulation of soil residues.

08B-12-5

Detail 21087921

Basic - Stored food not covered, inside the walk in cooler.

29-11-4

Detail 21087924

Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle at the three compartment sink.

Dec 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 20723857

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored over chicken broth in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken broth out from under the eggs. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20723852

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 20723858

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/

53B-13-5

Detail 20723855

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.

36-12-4

Detail 20723854

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. 2nd walk in cooler floor coming up at entrance.

31B-04-4

Detail 20723853

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar. Inspector provided signage. Operator hung signage during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 20723856

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. El Pastor has old label on it. Operator changed out label during inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20723851

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp and tilapia thawing out in 1/3 pans of standing water at room temperature.