El Viroleno
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, El Viroleno has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
El Viroleno's latest score of 100 sits above the Tallahassee average of 87. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing pitcher.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
31B-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Room temperature, put under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
78
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
31B-06-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Thermometer provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Using 2 compartment sink no sani step. Setup triple sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
82
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Luvy. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Test taken results not in. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Beef over cheese.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 73°, beans 52°, less than 4 hours per operator put in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 52°, less than 4 hours per operator, put in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Luvy. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar and onions, Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Brought to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on top of ice machine.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Top of soiled ice machine. Put on sanitized plate. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
70
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Eggs over fish. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Fish in melted ice water. **Repeat Violation**
08B-31-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice.
14-01-5
52
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese at 64°, less than 4 hours per operator , put in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cauliflower. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Counters on cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing various items.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut cheese and ground pork filling.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Frozen fish and beef in melted ice water.
08B-31-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cabbage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and beef thawing at room temperature. Put in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Viroleno last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Viroleno on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Viroleno?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Viroleno.
How does El Viroleno compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
El Viroleno most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has El Viroleno's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Viroleno have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Viroleno 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 Viroleno inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Viroleno is inspected around three times per year on average.
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