TAQUERIA EL CALENTANOS
5648 BLOUNTSTOWN HWY · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32304
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed thawed raw chicken in plastic bag sitting on top of beef and fish inside reach in freezer in storage shed. Instructed operator on how to properly separate food items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken at 117F and Cooked beef at 127F held less than four hours. Operator reheated food items during time of call back. Chicken 148F Beef 157F. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator added soap during time of call back. **Corrected On-Site**
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.
Basic 1
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood ventilation system accumulated with grease.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:24 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.