Tallahassee, Leon County

CANCUN'S SPORTS BAR

2549 W TENNESSEE ST, Tallahassee, FL 32304

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Mar 11, 2026
City
Tallahassee
County
Leon
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 24433268

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust build up on ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen above cooks line.

Jan 8, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 24290331

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole cold holding at 56F for less than 4 hours during time of inspection. Operator placed guacamole inside reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

36-36-4

Detail 24290333

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above dishwasher.

24-18-4

Detail 24290332

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.

Nov 20, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 23, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 22998942

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Carlos Rico 6/10/2019 Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22998946

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pen, and dish rag stored in handwashing sink at bar.

11-26-1

Detail 22998948

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 22998945

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 22998943

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

50-09-4

Detail 22998949

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator stated their printer is down and he is unable to print current license.

24-08-4

Detail 22998944

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

10-08-5

Detail 22998951

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine.

24-18-4

Detail 22998947

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.

36-30-4

Detail 22998950

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed holes, nails, and paint chipping on wall in dishwashing area.

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 22643906

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator no longer has three compartment sink in bar area, and has added a dishwasher. This violation must be corrected by April 24th 2024Warning Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Owner made renovations to bar area. Time extension pending for Plan Review. Time Extended

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

28-26-5

Detail 22643765

High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed sewage backing up through floor drain in bar area in front of bar cooler, and sewage water is running from behind bar to front of bar where customers are seated. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22643767

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cleaning utensils, and straws in handwashing sink in bar area.

51-16-7

Detail 22643766

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator no longer has three compartment sink in bar area, and has added a dishwasher. This violation must be corrected by April 24th 2024Warning Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22643763

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.

50-09-4

Detail 22643770

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-22-4

Detail 22643768

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in kitchen in front of three compartment sink and ice machine.

33-29-4

Detail 22643764

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.

33-16-4

Detail 22643769

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Feb 22, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

12A-17-4

Detail 22262194

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed bartender washed her hands for 7 seconds.

12A-10-4

Detail 22262191

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed bar tender touching nose and failed to wash hands.

22-02-4

Detail 22262190

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soil on drink nozzles in back kitchen area.

14-01-5

Detail 22262195

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee using cup to dispense ice.

50-09-4

Detail 22262193

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

24-08-4

Detail 22262192

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

10-08-5

Detail 22262197

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside ice bin at waitress station.

23-03-4

Detail 22262189

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dish rack heavily packed with soil.

08B-12-5

Detail 22262196

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed individual cups of salsa not covered next to ice machine.

Jun 6, 2023

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 22094778

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 in kitchen.

08A-04-5

Detail 22094781

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over case of lettuce.

03A-02-5

Detail 22094788

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salsa left on counter per cook for 1 hour. Transferred to cooler during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 22094784

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chicken cooling 135F, to 109F, in 1 hour period. Transferred to larger pans during inspections. Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 22094786

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

41-17-4

Detail 22094789

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pump sprayer in dish area.

41-04-4

Detail 22094785

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Mouth wash in pill bottle stored next to dish ware. Removed and properly stored. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22094782

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22094787

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open Red Bull can on food prep counter. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22094779

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys hanging on knife magnet

36-24-5

Detail 22094783

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damaged around 3CS.

21-12-4

Detail 22094780

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth on food prep counter.

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

24-08-4

Detail 21621337

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet metal pans on a rack next to the three compartment sink stacked on top of each other not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed the manager remove the pans from on top of each other so they can properly air dry. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21621338

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at the hand sink used by food employees located in the men's restroom. Provided manager with hand washing sign which he placed at the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 21621336

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the manager close the dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

50-17-2

Detail 21184548

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on June 01, 2022.

36-22-4

Detail 21184549

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the kitchen by the soda machine,the three compartment sink, and by the ice machine. Observed the manager dry the standing water on all three locations. Corrected On-Site

36-11-4

Detail 21184547

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed the floor in the kitchen located by the soda machine, the three compartment sink and by the ice machine not smooth or durable.

08B-38-4

Detail 21184550

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of oil on the ground by the fryers. Observed the manager remove the case of oil from the ground. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21184551

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with mold like substance by the 3 compartment sink.

Apr 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 21022630

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 0 ppm when DM was tested.

36-34-5

Detail 21022627

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

36-22-4

Detail 21022629

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by the soda machine and by the ice machine in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21022626

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor behind the soda machine and the ice machine with an accumulation of dirt grease and debris.

36-11-4

Detail 21022632

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed the floors by the ice machine and by the soda machine in the kitchen not maintained smooth and durable. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21022631

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of oil on the floor in the kitchen by the prep table a bucket of pickles on the floor in the walk in cooler and a case of pineapple juice on the floor in the dry storage area. Observed the operator remove all three food items off the floor. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21022628

Basic - Wall soiled with mold like substance by the 3 compartment sink.

Oct 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-11-4

Detail 20622763

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen and bar area. Repeat Violation