GORDOS RESTAURANT
1907 W PENSACOLA ST · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32304
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
31 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
35A-02-5High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. Observed a total of 90 live, small flying insects throughout establishment. Observed 50 live, small flying insects outside near walk-in coolers, 10 live, small flying insects in back prep area, 10 live, small flying insects near cookline, 10 live, small flying insects in dining area, 5 live, small flying insects in server station, 1 live, small flying insect in outside bar area, and 4 live, small flying insects in walk-in cooler. This violation must be complied by 8/22/18. **Warning**
50-17-2High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: Rice 48°F, 52°F, 56°F, Cooked Pork 48°F, Cooked Chicken 52°F, Raw Beef 48°F, 50°F, Raw Chicken 48°F, 51°F, 53°F, and Eggs 48°F. Per operator all food items held in walk-in cooler since yesterday. This violation must be complied by 8/22/18. **Warning**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed a total of 540 dead insects throughout establishment. Observed approximately 20 dead insects throughout floor in back prep area, 20 dead insect throughout walk-in cooler floor, 300 dead insects on the ground near outside walk-in cooler, 100 dead insects on the ground near back entrance, and 100 dead insects throughout parking lot. This violation must be complied by 8/22/18. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed water splashed in open case of French fries, stored on kitchen floor near handwash sink. Observed employee discard. **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: Rice 48°F, 52°F, 56°F, Cooked Pork 48°F, Cooked Chicken 52°F, Raw Beef 48°F, 50°F, Raw Chicken 48°F, 51°F, 53°F and Eggs 48°F. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-20-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed metal lid stored in handwash near back prep area. Observed employee remove. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler and freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue: throughout kitchen. **Warning**
14-76-6Intermediate – Walk-in cooler not maintained in good repair: ambient 48°F. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. **Warning**
Basic 19
36-75-4Basic – Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving and cookline. **Warning**
08B-44-4Basic – Case of food stored on floor in kitchen. Observed case of French fries stored on kitchen floor near handwash sink. Observed employee remove case of fries from off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair: bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-67-4Basic – Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom with no other form of ventilation. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside: walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-41-4Basic – Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust or debris. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water: server drink station. **Warning**
23-19-4Basic – Food debris/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall: near bar and in back dining area. **Warning**
14-70-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area: near back prep area. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees: in back prep area. Provided operator with copy of handwash sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-49-5Basic – Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler: near back prep area and across from cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning: metal pans on shelf in back prep area. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface: exterior of dry storage bins and outside bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-54-4Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed water splashed in open case of French fries, stored on kitchen floor near handwash sink. Observed employee discard. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris: near cookline. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:56 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
7 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.