El Jalisco Taqueria

2065 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL 32304

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited El Jalisco Taqueria nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Tallahassee average 87, so El Jalisco Taqueria is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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 2026-01-07: No proof of training **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line reading 77F, second hand ink in kitchen is reading 100F. **Warning**

27-16-4

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**

53B-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Apr 17, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 3, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed glass cleaner inside hand wash sink at bar area.

31A-09-4

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.

53B-13-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink next to hot holding sham on front line. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Aug 10, 2023

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a case of raw shell eggs next to a case of chocolate chip cookies. Observed the manager remove the case of chocolate chip cookies away from the raw shell gees to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed can opener blade soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Must be complied by February 05, 2023. **Warning**

53A-02-7

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple metal pans stacked on top of each other on the rack above the three compartment sink not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed the manager remove the metal pans from on top of each other so they can properly air dry. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a white bucket inside of the hand washing sink located by the three compartment sink. Observed the manager remove the white bucket from inside of the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at any hand washing sink used by food employees except in the men's restroom. Provided manager with hand washing signs which he put in all of the hand washing sinks. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container containing rice that did not have a label. Observed the manager place a label on the container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Jalisco Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Jalisco Taqueria on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Jalisco Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Jalisco Taqueria.

How does El Jalisco Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

El Jalisco Taqueria most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has El Jalisco Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Jalisco Taqueria have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Jalisco Taqueria 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 El Jalisco Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Jalisco Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.

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