SAN MARCOS MEXICAN GRILL
1170 APALACHEE PARKWAY · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored behind shrimp inside reach in cooler on cook line. Operator properly placed food items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours during time of inspection: Chicken wings 47F Shrimp 48 Lettuce 47F Sour cream 48F
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours during time of inspection: Chicken wings 47F Shrimp 48 Lettuce 47F Sour cream 48F **see stop sale** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish inside hand sink at bar.
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager on duty: Alvaro Jordan. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at bar hand wash sink. Operator added paper towels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
Basic 5
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on equipment door handle at cook line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
10-08-5Basic – Observed Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar.
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on prep table inside kitchen.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tilapia thawed inside packaging. **see stop sale**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:06 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.