Gordos Restaurant

1907 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL 32304

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Gordos Restaurant nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 24, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Nov 3, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles dirty with grease/debris.

36-34-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen by grill area soiled with grease.

36-27-5

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken cold holding at 48F over 4hours. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can blade soiled with food debris.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink in back prep area. Operator added soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

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 - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed grounded ham, limes and onions uncovered in location where water is dripping from ceiling.

08B-36-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler. Operator removed drink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by fryer blocked. Operator removed box of fries from blocking hand wash sink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed onions 6 inches off floor during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Aug 1, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jul 31, 2023

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a total of 19 live roaches in the following locations: 12 live roaches underneath dish machine, 4 live roaches behind the wall underneath electrical panel in kitchen area, 3 live roaches around wheel casing of the reach in cooler on cook line and reach in cooler on back prep area. **Warning**

35A-05-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Manager took care of license, now license is now current. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Soap bottle containing toxic substance not labeled,waitress station.

41-17-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, in both back kitchen and cook line.

31B-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, underneath the cook line.

36-73-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cups inside the cooked rice on the cook line and inside the flour containers at the pick up station.

14-01-5

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches underneath bread station in kitchen area. **Warning**

35A-03-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook line.

13-03-4

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located by the prep table. Observed the manager place paper towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container containing rice located by the grill without a label. Observed the manager place a label on the container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

36-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gordos Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gordos Restaurant on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gordos Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gordos Restaurant.

How does Gordos Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Gordos Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Gordos Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gordos Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gordos Restaurant 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 Gordos Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gordos Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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