EL JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2022 N MONROE · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32303
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed two dish machines chlorine 0ppm at dish area and bar area. Manager called maintenance for repair during inspection. Three compartment sink: Chlorine 50ppm. This violation must be corrected by 07-29-24. **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06-01-24.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the following locations: Cook Line at 3:00: Reach in Cooler: raw chicken 50F, raw beef 49F, chicken tenderloins 51F, 49F, chicken filets 49F, beef steak 47F, birria 51F, beef patties 50F, Make Table 1/2: guacamole 50F, Make Table 2/2: diced tomatoes 53F, pico de gallo 53F, guacamole 51F, milk 50F Per manager raw chicken 50F, raw beef 49F, and all guacamole held since 1:30. All other food items held since 10:30. See stop sale. Walk in Cooler at 3:15: Sliced tomatoes 47F, shredded mozzarella 48F, queso 45F, chicken breast 44F. Per manager walk in cooler ambient temperature has been 44F due to frequently opening doors at 11:00-2:00. Observed ambient temperature down to 41F at 3:45. Maintenance arrive for walk in cooler, reach in coolers, and make tables repair during inspection. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice bucket interior and can opener blade soiled.
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 hired over 60 days with no proof of food handler training.
Basic 2
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dry storage area and next to mop sink.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe in dry storage basement.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:57 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.