El Jalisco
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
58
Score
El Jalisco has been inspected 16 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Tallahassee restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
16
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Bowls of salsa uncovered in kitchen. Put in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dirty apron stored in shoot of slicer.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several bottles.
41-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot water leak at hand sink by dishwasher.
29-11-4
58
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Chicken wing bones on cutting board on line.
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In beer keg cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Crate of peeled onions on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. In dish area.
29-20-5
64
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of oil stored on floor inside dry storage room. Operator properly placed food item 6 inches off the floor during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside microwave. Operator cleaned microwave during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
90
Feb 11, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
55
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Mac and cheese stored on the floor in walk in freezer and rice stored on the floor in dry storage area. Executive Chef stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.
23-03-4
90
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle on cook line.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions.
08B-38-4
70
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Mar 27, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Nov 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
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.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep unit online.
05-09-4
67
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping chicken, no hair restraint.
13-03-4
90
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
78
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in clear shallow containers across from dish washer. Manager removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed tea jug containers stored on floor in dry storage.
25-05-4
90
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Furniture polish on food service counter. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso at 120° less than 4 hours per operator. Hot hold unit turned up. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By mop sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink removed.
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Properly stored during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knives, Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Knives stored on floor between uses. Knives in bucket on floor. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain line for hand sink by mop sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo containers on floor. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice for drinks in uncovered bucket in kitchen.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing at room temperature. Put in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Jalisco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Jalisco on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Jalisco?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Jalisco.
How does El Jalisco compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
El Jalisco most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has El Jalisco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Jalisco have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Jalisco means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Jalisco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Jalisco is inspected around five times per year on average.
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