EL JALISCO
2022 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida, 32303
Leon County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/2/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk-in cooler door handle.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwash sink near cook line with very slow draining water.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered pan containing raw beef inside chest freezer. Food handler covered beef with plastic wrap at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelving with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 3 cutting boards on prep table near dish area with deep grooves soiled with accumulation of food debris and black mold-like substance.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/30/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation dripping from walking cooler fan unit over food storage. **Warning**
- 08B-52-4:Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed flank steaks stored partially uncovered under dripping water in walk-in cooler. Operator removed steaks and placed pan under dripping water. See stop sale. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white mold like substance on interior shelves of walk-in cooler.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fried pablanos, raw chicken, and raw shrimp stored uncovered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered all items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink in bar area with 0 PPM. Operator added chlorine to solution making it 100 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license. Operator brought license current during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over salsa and lemons in walk-in cooler, raw steak over limes in walk-in cooler, and raw shrimp over cut onions in reach in cooler. Operator moved all raw items to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed flank steaks stored partially uncovered under dripping water in walk-in cooler. Operator removed steaks and placed pan under dripping water. See stop sale. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken in ice bath at 45F at 11:40am, per Operator in ice bath since 10:40am. Manager moved chicken to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed sliced tomatoes ambient cooling since 10:40am, per Operator, 62F at 11:40am down to 60F at 12:30pm. Improper cooling. Operator place sliced tomatoes inside cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs stored on side of handwashing sink. Operator removed tongs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for dish machine and 3 compartment sink in bar area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/30/2024 revealed 12 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).