Tallahassee, Leon County

EL JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

2022 N MONROE, Tallahassee, FL 32303

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Apr 29, 2026
City
Tallahassee
County
Leon
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-13-5

Detail 24545873

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24545872

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24545871

Basic - Ceiling/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 24545870

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.

Jul 24, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 23, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

28-14-5

Detail 23898776

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed straws and silverware inside storm drain where employees are dumping. Admin Complaint

35A-02-7

Detail 23898773

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 9 live small flying insects in server area near drink machine. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23898774

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Diced tomatoes 45F Guacamole 47 Pico de gallo 46F

03A-02-5

Detail 23898771

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Diced tomatoes 45F Guacamole 47 Pico de gallo 46F. *See stop sale Repeat Violation Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23898777

Intermediate - 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.

22-20-5

Detail 23898772

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

36-34-5

Detail 23898779

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen accumulated with dust.

33-15-4

Detail 23898770

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.

29-19-4

Detail 23898778

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in floor drain behind bar area draining very slowly.

36-27-5

Detail 23898775

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls on cook line soiled with food debris.

Sep 5, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 23124550

High 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 dishwasher machine chlorine 0ppm in bar area. Manager corrected to chlorine 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23124552

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream 56F, shredded mozzarella 53F, spinach 49F, salsa 45F in make table at kitchen area at 2:30. Per manager held since 11:00. New temperatures at 3:00: sour cream 43F, shredded mozzarella 43F, spinach 41F, salsa 41F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23124548

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled in prep area. Manager cleaned and sanitized can opener during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 23124551

Intermediate - 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 one cook and two servers with no food handler training. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 23124549

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in storage area next to mop sink. Repeat Violation

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 22995942

High 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

50-17-3

Detail 22995945

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06-01-24.

03A-02-5

Detail 22995940

High 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

22-02-4

Detail 22995944

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

53B-13-5

Detail 22995943

Intermediate - 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.

36-22-4

Detail 22995939

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dry storage area and next to mop sink.

29-11-4

Detail 22995941

Basic - Water leaking from pipe in dry storage basement.

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 22737903

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor next fryers in kitchen area.

21-10-4

Detail 22737902

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed wiping cloth dry and used to wipe cutting board not in sanitation solution.

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 22486280

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored over cooked rice. Manager properly stored items during inspection. Provided manager with Safe Refrigeration Storage Poster. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22486279

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken 45F in reach in cooler and sliced tomatoes 50F on make table at cook line at 1:30. Per manager food has been stored since 10:30 and cooler and make table doors have been frequently opened during cooking. Manager stored food over ice during inspection. New temperatures at 2:00: chicken 41F, sliced tomatoes 45F. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 22486281

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on vents at dining room and at cook line.

Oct 6, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21430424

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun soiled in bar area.

31B-06-4

Detail 21430420

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink in kitchen not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed manager provide soap at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

24-07-4

Detail 21430423

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean dishes on cook line not stored in a manner to prevent food particles getting on them.

24-08-4

Detail 21430421

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

36-73-4

Detail 21430422

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in freezer.

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 21177659

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flying insects in bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: Observed 3 live small flying insects in bar area. Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 21177661

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items in two of the make tables in kitchen since 10:30am cold held above 41F at 1:30pm: sour cream 51F, cut tomatoes 48F, cheese 50F. Observed ambient air temperature at 50F. Observed multiple food items in walk in cooler that was exposed to air at 10:45am cold held above 41F at 1:45pm. Salsa 51F, chicken 52F, queso 53F. Observed ambient air temperature at 52F. Observed manager place all food items on ice. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: Observed multiple food items in make table since 10:30am cold above 41F at 2:15pm. Cheese 48F, cut tomatoes 48F, sour cream 51F. Observed manager place food in ice bath. Observed multiple food items walk in cooler that were exposed to air at cold held above 41F at 2:20pm. Beef 46F, chicken 47F, shrimp 46F. Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 21177660

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed multiple food items in two of the make tables in kitchen since 10:30am cold held above 41F at 1:30pm: sour cream 51F, cut tomatoes 48F, cheese 50F. Observed ambient air temperature at 50F. Observed multiple food items in walk in cooler that was exposed to air at 10:45am cold held above 41F at 1:45pm. Salsa 51F, chicken 52F, queso 53F. Observed ambient air temperature at 52F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: Observed one of the make tables ambient air temperature at 40F. Observed multiple food items in make table since 10:30am cold above 41F at 2:15pm. Cheese 48F, cut tomatoes 48F, sour cream 51F. Observed ambient air at 50F. Observed multiple food items walk in cooler that were exposed to air at cold held above 41F at 2:20pm. Beef 46F, chicken 47F, shrimp 46F. Observed ambient air temperature at 47F. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 21175014

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flying insects in bar area. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21175012

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items in two of the make tables in kitchen since 10:30am cold held above 41F at 1:30pm: sour cream 51F, cut tomatoes 48F, cheese 50F. Observed ambient air temperature at 50F. Observed multiple food items in walk in cooler that was exposed to air at 10:45am cold held above 41F at 1:45pm. Salsa 51F, chicken 52F, queso 53F. Observed ambient air temperature at 52F. Observed manager place all food items on ice. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-74-7

Detail 21175013

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed multiple food items in two of the make tables in kitchen since 10:30am cold held above 41F at 1:30pm: sour cream 51F, cut tomatoes 48F, cheese 50F. Observed ambient air temperature at 50F. Observed multiple food items in walk in cooler that was exposed to air at 10:45am cold held above 41F at 1:45pm. Salsa 51F, chicken 52F, queso 53F. Observed ambient air temperature at 52F. Warning

33-29-4

Detail 21175015

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open.

Jan 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 20792350

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun in bar area soiled. Observed manager clean sanitize soda gun. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 20792345

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20792347

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation make table across from grill. Observed employee remove beverage. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20792349

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in dry storage area.

33-29-4

Detail 20792346

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open.

33-16-4

Detail 20792348

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-12-5

Detail 20792351

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken breast in walk in cooler uncovered. Observed tea in dispenser uncovered.

36-27-5

Detail 20792352

Basic - Walls in kitchen soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Jul 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 20336925

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Kitchen staff and wait staff. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-13: Per Supervisor Janie Monroe, Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees, not a warn-able violation. Time Extended

Jul 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

35A-02-6

Detail 20329229

High Priority - 14 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flies in bar area, 6 in dry storage area, 4 waitstation. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20329230

Intermediate - 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. Kitchen staff and wait staff. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint