Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

719 APALACHEE PKWY · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3478932
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8789929
DBPR license4702119

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#16High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed refried beans 75F, and cooked ground beef 57F, in walk in cooler per manager stored more than 24 hours ago.

#17High Priority08B-27-4

High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed sliced cheese stored directly on reach in cooler shelves, no packaging.

#18High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed 6/1/24.

#19High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed refried beans 75F, and cooked ground beef 57F, in walk in cooler per manager stored more than 24 hours ago.

Stop Sale
#20High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tender 47F, per manager placed an hour ago, manager placed into walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#21Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris.

#22Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed refried beans, Mexican rice, black beans, pico di galllo, cooked ground beef no date marking, per manager stored more than 24 hours.

#23Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 75F, at handwash sink near dish machine.

Basic 15

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint, employee put on hair restraint during inspection.

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed clear and blue cups wet nesting, servers area.

#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair near walk in freezer.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed flour stored on the floor in storage area.

#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored in standing water 54F, in cooks station.

#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris.

#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at either hand wash sinks in kitchen area.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed housing at drink dispenser with mold like substance.

#11Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored upright in servers area.

#12Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed portion cup lids stored upright in servers area.

#13Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at faucet handwashing sink near dish machine, also observed leak at pipe, dump sink near dish machine.

#14Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on counter, servers area.

#15Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour not labeled, storage area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.