CANCUN GRILL
2609 West Tennessee Street
Tallahassee, Florida, 32304
Leon County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots stored above oven located at cook line.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at bar area.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, observed at ice cream tempura station, water at 60F. Operator discarded water on site. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at small oven located above the prep cooler at cook line.
- 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
15
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Upright standing hot holding unit door handle soiled.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 14-74-7: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 under counter cooler at cook line temperature at approximately 50F. Manager called technician during the inspection. Instructed manager not to store time control food in this unit until is fixed.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright standing hot holding unit door gasket torn, located beside the hand wash sink at cook line.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled. Repeat Violation
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic 1 container lids cracked.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior has grease buildup, oven located in the cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with ild food buildup, under counter cooler located at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label in clean containers stored on drain board next to the DW machine.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed upright reach in freezer located at prep station interior soiled.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler located next to the desert station.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink at cook line slow draining.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the under-counter cooler located across from the flat grill at cook line observed cooked octopus (50 F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50 F - Cold Holding); fried pork belly (51F - Cold Holding), manager stated that all these food items were stored in this unit less than 1 hour ago. Employee transferred food to another cooler that was maintaining proper temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in the grill station observed fried shrimp (107 F - Hot Holding); fried sweet plantains (100F - Hot Holding), as per manager less than 2 hours, manager decided To discard food items. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer solution stored on dry storage shelves by walk in freezer, near SS items. Manager removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink has a plastic straw and straw wrap in the hand wash sink located in the kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 20 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment doors at reach in coolers soiled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven with accumulation of food debris by the cook line at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
18
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment doors at reach in coolers soiled throughout the kitchen.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed Ceiling tile missing above walk in freezer at entrance of kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair above preparation area at entrance of the kitchen.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles vents soiled throughout the establishment. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the establishment.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation across from cook line. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in freezer in disrepair by cook line. Observed gasket at reach in cooler across from cook line in disrepair. Observed gasket at walk in cooler in disrepair. Observed cold holding unto door at guacamole station in disrepair.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at dishwater area, observed standing water at bar area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bucket of oil stored on the floor at dry storage area.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar area.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on over door at cook line.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven with accumulation of food debris by the cook line at kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves at preparation area soiled. Observed shelves at dishwasher area soiled. Observed fan guard at walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed utensils at the bar area not inverted.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping stored at preparation table across from cook line.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Mahi mahi over cooked chicken at walk in cooler.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cook yellow rice inside thank you bags at steam area across from the cook line.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the beef items under carne en pollo, not identified.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at bar area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 22 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 18 basic).
Inspection on 8/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of reach in cooler soiled located in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of reach in cooler soiled located in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed through kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed through kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At the time of the inspection observed hole on the wall at the storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At the time of the inspection observed hole on the wall at the storage room. **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at coolers through out establishment. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Observed exterior of reach in coolers soiled. Observed exterior of hot box warmers soiled with accumulated grease. Observed cook line soiled with accumulated grease. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Observed exterior of hot box warmers soiled with accumulated grease. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/11/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/10/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
21
Total
29
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of reach in cooler soiled located in the kitchen area.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At the time of the inspection observed missing ceiling tile in the kitchen area.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile leaking at ceiling tile near cook line.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed through kitchen.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At the time of the inspection observed cutting board soiled located in the kitchen area.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At the time of the inspection observed equipment not properly air dry located in the kitchen.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At the time of the inspection observed floor soiled through the kitchen area.
- 08B-19-4:Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. At the time of the inspection observed soiled pan with pork stored on top of open container of cooked pork. Pan was stored touching cooked pork leaving pork contaminated. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At the time of the inspection observed hole on the wall at the storage room.
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice buckets on the floor in the kitchen area and bar area.
- 33-10-4:Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. At the time of the inspection observed dumpster not clean with flies all around it.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink located in the prep area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at coolers through out establishment. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Observed exterior of reach in coolers soiled. Observed exterior of hot box warmers soiled with accumulated grease. Observed cook line soiled with accumulated grease.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed food containers in poor condition located in the kitchen area.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of sauces containing different sauces at cookline missing labels.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. At the time of the inspection observed soiled pan with pork stored on top of open container of cooked pork. Pan was stored touching cooked pork leaving pork contaminated. Operator discarded.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the time of the inspection observed ceviche (45F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); raw fish (55F - Cold Holding); raw pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw fish (52F - Cold Holding) all cold holding at reach in cooler across from cook line.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the time of the inspection observed plantain (87F - Hot Holding); corn (88F - Hot Holding); beans (124F - Hot Holding) all hot holding at cook line.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At the time of the inspection observed interior of reach in coolers throughout kitchen soiled. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At the time of the inspection observed hand wash sink with ice inside located in the prep area.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At the time of the inspection observed fish ceviche stored in prep area reach in cooler missing date marking. As per cook, fish was prepared on Tuesday. More than 24 hours, missing date marking.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the time of the inspection observed spray bottle containing toxic with no labels located in the prep area at the kitchen.
- 03C-94-4:Intermediate - Written procedures for non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods are lacking provisions for identifying food cooked with non-continuous process. At the time of the inspection observed establishment par cooks chicken, no written procedures available. Provided procedures to manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 revealed 29 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 21 basic).