EL JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2022 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida, 32303
Leon County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 9/5/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in storage area next to mop sink. Repeat Violation
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine chlorine 0ppm in bar area. Manager corrected to chlorine 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream 56F, shredded mozzarella 53F, spinach 49F, salsa 45F in make table at kitchen area at 2:30. Per manager held since 11:00. New temperatures at 3:00: sour cream 43F, shredded mozzarella 43F, spinach 41F, salsa 41F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled in prep area. Manager cleaned and sanitized can opener during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed one cook and two servers with no food handler training. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/23/2024
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 7/23/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/22/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dry storage area and next to mop sink.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe in dry storage basement.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed two dish machines chlorine 0ppm at dish area and bar area. Manager called maintenance for repair during inspection. Three compartment sink: Chlorine 50ppm. This violation must be corrected by 07-29-24. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06-01-24.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the following locations: Cook Line at 3:00: Reach in Cooler: raw chicken 50F, raw beef 49F, chicken tenderloins 51F, 49F, chicken filets 49F, beef steak 47F, birria 51F, beef patties 50F, Make Table 1/2: guacamole 50F, Make Table 2/2: diced tomatoes 53F, pico de gallo 53F, guacamole 51F, milk 50F Per manager raw chicken 50F, raw beef 49F, and all guacamole held since 1:30. All other food items held since 10:30. See stop sale. Walk in Cooler at 3:15: Sliced tomatoes 47F, shredded mozzarella 48F, queso 45F, chicken breast 44F. Per manager walk in cooler ambient temperature has been 44F due to frequently opening doors at 11:00-2:00. Observed ambient temperature down to 41F at 3:45. Maintenance arrive for walk in cooler, reach in coolers, and make tables repair during inspection. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice bucket interior and can opener blade soiled.
- 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. Observed two cooks hired over 60 days with no proof of food handler training.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/22/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor next fryers in kitchen area.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed wiping cloth dry and used to wipe cutting board not in sanitation solution.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 at dining room and at cook line.
- 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 pork stored over cooked rice. Manager properly stored items during inspection. Provided manager with Safe Refrigeration Storage Poster. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken 45F in reach in cooler and sliced tomatoes 50F on make table at cook line at 1:30. Per manager food has been stored since 10:30 and cooler and make table doors have been frequently opened during cooking. Manager stored food over ice during inspection. New temperatures at 2:00: chicken 41F, sliced tomatoes 45F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).