MEXICAN STREET GRILL & DRINKS

MEXICAN STREET GRILL & DRINKS located in TALLAHASSEE has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 4.2/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 6 reports on file

3840 N MONROE ST UNIT 204

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/26/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13645677

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

3/5/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10900900

Met Inspection Standards

2 int

  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed refried beans stacked in containers 3-4 in deep, covered in plastic wrap and lids. Temped at 158f, operator stated placed in cooler 20min prior. Educated operator on proper cooling methods. Operator removed lids and unstacked containers to allow heat to escape. Also noted the temp of already cooled rice has increased to 43f because of stacking. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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.

8/11/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 13461832

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

7/15/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10854909

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Employees working on training from serv safe books. **Time Extended**

6/6/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10711563

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Container of oil stored on floor front of employees handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Steak (110-117F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 1 hour. Observed compartment with the cooked steak on low settings. Manager turned to high settings to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers and sleeves of lids stored on employees handwashing sinks in kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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
  • 16-08-4:Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Warning

11/4/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10705782

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