Gordo's Northside

1460 Market Square, Tallahassee, FL 32311

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Gordo's Northside eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, which has been cited three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Tallahassee restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reachin cooler on cook line.

12B-13-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has very large gap open to outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water handle at hand sink in kitchen is inoperable.

29-08-4

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine. adjusted sani tube brought to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-41-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef in top drawer of chef base 46°F.

03A-02-5

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From dishwasher.

29-03-4

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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22-41-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Personal items stored in sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate used as scoop in rice.

14-01-5

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser stored on cook line. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Jug of chemical in sink in dishroom.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar as dump sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink. By cookline.

27-08-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cooked rice.

14-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-07-4

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade and guard.

22-02-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

21-09-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. For cooked rice.

14-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walls in walk-in cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler coils soiled.

36-60-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dishroom and by sandwich presses.

36-27-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gordo's Northside last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gordo's Northside on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gordo's Northside?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gordo's Northside.

How does Gordo's Northside compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Gordo's Northside most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Gordo's Northside's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gordo's Northside have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gordo's Northside 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 Gordo's Northside inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gordo's Northside is inspected around two times per year on average.

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