EL JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
719 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301
Leon County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 employee cell phone on prep table.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups wet nesting on expo line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tomato sauce cans and pinto beans on floor in dry storage area. Employee removed items off floor during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils stored upright in wash ware area.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty glasses inside handwashing sink in bar area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
15
Total
23
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint, employee put on hair restraint during inspection.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear and blue cups wet nesting, servers area.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair near walk in freezer.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour stored on the floor in storage area.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored in standing water 54F, in cooks station.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at either hand wash sinks in kitchen area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed housing at drink dispenser with mold like substance.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored upright in servers area.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed portion cup lids stored upright in servers area.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at faucet handwashing sink near dish machine, also observed leak at pipe, dump sink near dish machine.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on counter, servers area.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour not labeled, storage area.
- 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. Observed refried beans 75F, and cooked ground beef 57F, in walk in cooler per manager stored more than 24 hours ago.
- 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed sliced cheese stored directly on reach in cooler shelves, no packaging.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed 6/1/24.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed refried beans 75F, and cooked ground beef 57F, in walk in cooler per manager stored more than 24 hours ago.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tender 47F, per manager placed an hour ago, manager placed into walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris.
- 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. Observed refried beans, Mexican rice, black beans, pico di galllo, cooked ground beef no date marking, per manager stored more than 24 hours.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 75F, at handwash sink near dish machine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2024 revealed 23 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2024
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 4/1/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 28-13-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hand wash sink drains onto floor in dish area. Manager put pan under sink to catch water. Floor area cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Manager stated that plumber is scheduled for 1-15-24. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/12/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/5/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed porous molcajete bowls in establishment. Crack in ice scoop by ice machine.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Forks on expo line stored food contact surface up. Manager inverted forks at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered rice, sauce, canned jalapeños, and cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Uncovered cheese sticks and hot sauces in walk-in freezer. Manager covered all items. Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw beef, change gloves without washing hands, continued to plate tacos. Manager discussed with employee, employee removed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 28-13-5:High Priority - Hand wash sink drains onto floor in dish area. Manager put pan under sink to catch water. Floor area cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dark build up in grooves on soda gun nozzle. Ice scoop soiled. Ice paddle soiled. Scoop discarded. Paddle sent to dish pit. Nozzle cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/5/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/10/2023
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 10/10/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/11/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
10
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed spoons not stored inverted
- 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 personal keys stored above food being prepped.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed all employees in kitchen area no hair net, hair restraint.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, throughout kitchen area
- 14-75-7:Basic - Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed st steam table directly in front of flat top not working properly. Advised manager to not store any hot held food in this unit until repaired.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign hand wash sink bar area.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken in walk in cooler not covered.
- 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 black beans in tub no label.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee throw food in trash and proceed to cut up steak without changing gloves.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded chicken 50° in walk in cooler, per manager shredded chicken placed in cooler more than 24 hours.
- 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. Printed for manager
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed shredded chicken 50F per manager chicken stored in cooler more than 24 hours. Contents excessive in pan not allowing product to cool properly. Advised manager to cool in shallow pans. Manager disposed of shredded chicken.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels hand sink in bar area.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink bar 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. Observed referred beans, queso, rice stored in walk in cooler per manager was stored more than 24 hours.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/11/2023 revealed 19 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 10 basic).