EL COCINERO
1303 THOMASVILLE RD · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32303
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice 46F held in reach in cooler at kitchen area. Per manager held since 03-07-24. See stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items held over 41F in the following locations: Reach in Cooler at Kitchen Area: rice 46F at 11:30. Per manager held since 03-07-24. See stop sale. Reach in Cooler Under Grill at Cook Line: turkey 45F, ground beef 49F, and shredded mozzarella 50F at 11:45. Per employee grill has been turned on at 10:00 causing food to be at improper temperature. Employee placed bags of ice on food items during inspection. New temperatures at 1:00: turkey 38F, ground beef 43F, shredded mozzarella 43F. Per manager food items will be iced until maintenance repairs reach in cooler to maintain proper temperature while grill is on. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed food items held below 135F in some spots on steam table at kitchen area: refried beans 119F and black beans 120F. Manager covered food items to maintain proper hot holding temperature. New temperatures at 1:00: refried beans 113F and black beans 114F. Observed water level low at steam table. Manager filled steam table with hot water during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Observed two cooks with no food handler training.
Basic 4
14-74-7Basic – 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. Observed reach in cooler drawers under grill ambient temperature: 53F. Reach in cooler digital ambient temperature displays 38.8F. Multiple food items on top shelves are held above 41F.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored in dry storage area with food service items. Observed drink, purse, and cell phone stored next to container of rice and canned coconut cream. Employee moved personal items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-15-4Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed broken lid on recycle receptacle next to dumpster.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon and tongs stored in standing water 68F at bar area. Employee cleaned and sanitized utensils and stored in empty bin. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:44 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.