EL JALISCO

With 8 inspections documented, EL JALISCO maintains a 2.5/5 food safety rating in TALLAHASSEE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

719 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301
Leon County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/12/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13468740

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot water leak at hand sink by dishwasher.
  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Bowls of salsa uncovered in kitchen. Put in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa left out for lunch service, less than 4 hours per operator. Put in reach-in cooler. 57°. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dirty apron stored in shoot of slicer.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several bottles.

7/22/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10896193

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Chicken wing bones on cutting board on line.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In beer keg cooler.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Crate of peeled onions on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. In dish area.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 56°F, sour cream 55°F. Prep cooler across from flattop.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

2/11/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10775062

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/4/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10731869

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment. Knives.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of tomatoes.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice.
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken, rice , beans, not dated after cooling and cold holding.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

8/28/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8782322

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle on cook line.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

3/27/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8640620

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/26/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8639637

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 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.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dishwasher area.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guacamole 50,51, beef 50, cheese 55, sour cream 52, less than 4 hours per operator Iced during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach spray bottle on ice maker.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

11/9/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8517744

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 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.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep unit online.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 48, cut tomatoes 47, less than 4 hours per operator , Iced during inspection.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.