Echalee Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Echalee Mexican Grill, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Stop sale issued on time/temperature control” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Tallahassee average 88, so Echalee Mexican Grill trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Currently off due to damaged pipe.
31A-09-4
82
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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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.
01B-02-5
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.
03D-01-5
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/
53A-03-7
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.
02C-02-5
61
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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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.
01B-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.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Bottles of Medicine stored above food prep sink at server station. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed ice bin cracked/ chipped at ice machine in kitchen. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
61
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Observed accumulation of debris on soda machine nozzles in server station.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior/top of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
86
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee place bare on ready to eat tacos.
09-01-4
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. Waitstaff.
53B-13-5
78
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed food items in reach in cooler in kitchen since 10am cold above 41F at 1:20pm: cut tomatoes 51F, pork 51F.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed manager coach employee on proper handwash procedures.
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun in bar area soiled.
22-02-4
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. Observed food items in reach in cooler in kitchen since 10am cold above 41F at 1:20pm: cut tomatoes 51F, pork 51F. Observed ambient air temperature at 49F.
14-74-7
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Echalee Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Echalee Mexican Grill on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Echalee Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Echalee Mexican Grill.
How does Echalee Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Echalee Mexican Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 88.
Has Echalee Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Echalee Mexican Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Echalee Mexican Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Echalee Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Echalee Mexican Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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