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El Rey Tacos and Beer

1122 Thomasville Rd Ste 8, Tallahassee, FL 32303
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
50
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited El Rey Tacos and Beer eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 23, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Tallahassee average 87, so El Rey Tacos and Beer trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw breaded chicken strips stored over raw ground beef in upright freezer.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Diana Alejandro hired 3 months ago and Otto Tiultiul hired over 3 months ago no proof of training.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Drink dispenser Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink next to ice machine.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Inspector provided test strips to establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hose from drink dispenser, Ice and 2 glasses stored in sink next to ice machine. Knife stored in sink in ware wash location.
31A-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright freezer has heavy blood at bottom of cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. No lights in location of handwashing sink and ice machine.
38-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. White rice, jasmine Rice and multiple oil jugs stored in hall outside of kitchen near dry storage shelf.
08B-38-4
50
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Queso 47F, 45F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed queso 47F, 45F, in reach in cooler at cook line. Per employee cooked and cooling since 07-15-24.
03D-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of standing water and debris in dish area.
36-73-4
70
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink in wait station.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in kitchen. Sink inoperable, no water. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in wait station. Food debris in bottom of sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
32-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle to upright freezer in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink in kitchen no water. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink in wait station.
29-20-5
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas.
38-02-4
50
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink in kitchen not accessible for employee use at all times due to it being turned off. Observed employee turn on handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. Wei Dong. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
70
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rey Tacos and Beer last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Rey Tacos and Beer on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Rey Tacos and Beer?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Rey Tacos and Beer.

How does El Rey Tacos and Beer compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

El Rey Tacos and Beer most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has El Rey Tacos and Beer's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Rey Tacos and Beer have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Rey Tacos and Beer means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is El Rey Tacos and Beer inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Rey Tacos and Beer is inspected around three times per year on average.

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