SAN MARCOS MEXICAN GRILL
1170 APALACHEE PARKWAY · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 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 raw chicken stored in pan above shrimp inside reach in cooler on prep line. Operator properly stored chicken during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice hot holding at 91F. Operator started to reheat rice during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Soda gun nozzle soiled with slime at bar.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to prep table. No paper towels inside women's restroom.Employee 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**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwashing sink next to prep table. No soap for handwashing sink at bar. Operator replaced soap during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine not properly sanitizing dishes properly during time of inspection. Informed operator to discontinue dish machine and to set up three compartment sink until machine is fixed. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign inside women's or men's bathroom. No handwashing sign at hand sink in bar area.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside reach in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Chorizo sitting out to thaw. Employee placed Chorizo under running water during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:36 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 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.