Malinche Mexican Cuisine
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Malinche Mexican Cuisine stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to the broader Florida restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed queso fresco (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (49F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken cutlet (49F); tamale with chicken (48F - Cold Holding) held overnight per operator in reach in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed queso fresco (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (49F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken cutlet (49F); tamale with chicken (48F - Cold Holding) held overnight per operator in reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line. **Warning**
14-69-4
67
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Employee training are not original certificates. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: All employee training on non original certifications unable to prove validity of training. **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in-cooler gaskets on cook line in disrepair. Cutting board on cook line melted and not Smooth, durable, non-absorbant and easily cleanable **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Gaskets are damaged in reach in cooler across from grill. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over raw pork in Walk-in-cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. red salsa (125F - Hot Holding); green salsa (128F - Hot Holding) in warmer on cook line. Operator reheated items red salsa (167 - Hot Holding); green salsa (165 - Hot Holding). Corrected on site **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in Reach-in-cooler on cook line. Operator lowered volume of cheese in container and moved to other Reach-in-cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm. Operator called for service, and will discontinue use until fixed. Triple sink available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line, near dish washer and in bathroom. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Employee training are not original certificates. **Warning**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at end of cook line water turned off and drain disconnected. Operator has converted prep sink next to hand washing sink to a hand washing sink until repairs can be made. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in-cooler gaskets on cook line in disrepair. Cutting board on cook line melted and not Smooth, durable, non-absorbant and easily cleanable **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink at end of cook line. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cook line. Corrected on site **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
35
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 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: supply bucket was empty. Replaced with new chlorine bottle, primed machine and ran three times. Chlorine measured proper ppm. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair: Storage shelving in the back hall rusted. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler door on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
82
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on the ice machine interior deflector.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink on cook line blocked by a plate in the basin. Sink at bar glass shelving blocked by a spray bottle in the basin.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to the bar glasses shelving.
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Storage shelving in the back area are severely rusted and no longer easily cleanable. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler nearest the front door.
14-11-5
Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed heavy rust.
14-22-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in the dish area.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean knives stored on soiled knife magnetic block near the cook line.
24-06-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in multiple areas. Flors should be kept dry to avoid attracting pests.
36-22-4
58
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs were stored on wire shelving directly above ready-to-eat sauces. Operator moved eggs to proper position. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottles (2) located on a utility cart contained blue toxic substance and not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink was blocked by a sheet pan of roasted peppers sitting on top of the basin. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to the drink service area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by the keg cooler. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic container with no handle stored in the corn flour bag.
14-01-5
58
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 unsecured tanks by dishwashing area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over drink service station with accumulation of dust. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna in walk-in cooler has label, not removed from packed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting near dishwashing area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
82
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 in drink prep area and 10 in dishwashing area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Drink service area handwash sink blocked with rolling cart cleaning solution stored inside. Operator cleared the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 unsecured tanks by dishwashing area.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over drink service station with accumulation of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna in walk-in cooler has label, not removed from packed.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting near dishwashing area.
24-08-4
61
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two way splitter added to mop sink faucet, one vacuum breaker missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Operator states that they are ordering a vacuum breaker online today. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
86
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Dishwasher 0ppm chlorine after running, no sanitizer hooked up to machine. Operator set up manual sanitation in three compartment sink,quaternary 200ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two way splitter added to mop sink faucet, one vacuum breaker missing. **Warning**
29-42-4
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. Provided operator with Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In service station inside kitchen next to dishwashing area, handwash sink removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In dishwashing area, handwash sink used to dump ice. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna tacos per operator served raw, not marked as raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test kit available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. New food prep area with drinks and ice scooping observed at entrance to kitchen in dining room near service station. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. By back door to establishment near bathrooms, observed mattress made up with sheets, pillows, and bedding with clothes and other personal belongings. **Warning**
43-01-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils near walk-in cooler. **Warning**
16-48-4
37
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken and then handled ready-to-eat Romaine lettuce, no change of gloves or handwash. Employee discarded lettuce, removed gloves, washed hands and resumed work. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp and mussels in walk-in freezer. Due to volume of food stored, operator was unable to rearrange at time of inspection. Provided operator with HR 5030-099 Safe Food Storage (Spanish). **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty dishes in handwash sink on cook line. Operator cleared the sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over drink station soiled with dust. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Stone pig shaped black bowls not smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning**
14-13-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on cook line. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service iced tea filters stored uncovered in drink station. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed under drink station. **Warning**
14-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Malinche Mexican Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Malinche Mexican Cuisine on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Malinche Mexican Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Malinche Mexican Cuisine.
Has Malinche Mexican Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Malinche Mexican Cuisine have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Malinche Mexican Cuisine 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 Malinche Mexican Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Malinche Mexican Cuisine is inspected around four times per year on average.
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