EL PALENQUE RESTAURANT & CANTINA
1915 W PENSACOLA ST · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32304
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed chunks in chicken flour. per manager flour not sifted for two days.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes 46F, per operator item in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Pico 45F, sour créme 45F, shredded lettuce 50F, at 3:45pm, per operator in cooler since 11am. See stop sale. **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 Mexican rice at 74F. Operator discarded rice.
Intermediate 2
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. This violation is being addressed on a previous inspection from 4-10-24.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided. Observed no hot water for entire establishment. **Warning**
Basic 10
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. By napkins on back prep table and by can openers. Drinks discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed jacket over food containers by prep area.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door of kitchen exit. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water behind ice machine.
33-38-4Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash cans by handwashing sink in kitchen prep area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed freezer not in use with food build up on walk in doors and shelves.
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed odor in kitchen hand sink storage shelf area.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Black beans in walk-in uncovered.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from CO2 condenser.
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 19, 2026 11:39 AM.
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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.