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ECHALEE MEXICAN GRILL

Food safety records indicate ECHALEE MEXICAN GRILL in TALLAHASSEE has 5 inspections with a 2.6/5 overall rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 5 reports on file

515 John Knox Road
Tallahassee, Florida, 32303
Leon County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/13/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 10909725

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int

  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Refried beans in walk in cooler temped 88f at 11:20am. Per employee beans made previous day and placed in walk in to cool. See Stop Sale. Educated on proper cooling methods, shallow pan and uncovered.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Refried beans in walk in cooler temped 88f at 11:20am. Per employee beans made previous day and placed in walk in to cool.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 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. Several pans of sauces/sides not date marked in walk in cooler.

6/9/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8881633

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 basic

  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed ice bin cracked/ chipped at ice machine in kitchen. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Bottles of Medicine stored above food prep sink at server station. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked pork 50F- cold holding inside tall white reach in cooler. Per operator, items not prepared or portioned today, per operator, items moved from walk in cooler to reach in cooler at 11, and the amount of time item has been out of temperature can not be determined. See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked pork 50F- cold holding inside tall white reach in cooler. Per operator, items not prepared or portioned today, per operator, items moved from walk in cooler to reach in cooler at 11, and the amount of time item has been out of temperature can not be determined. See stop sale.

9/5/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8773210

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior/top of warewashing machine.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Observed accumulation of debris on soda machine nozzles in server station.

3/21/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8579372

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two cell phones sitting on slicer. Employee removed both phones. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and knives stored with food contact side upward.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet cloths sitting on counter. Employee added to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
  • 53B-13-5: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.

12/20/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8372098

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on vents in walk in cooler and above dish area.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bins of beef, pork, and chicken uncovered in walk in cooler. Manager covered food items during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 beef in walk in cooler. Manager properly stored chicken during inspection. Corrected On-Site