Maria Maria

1304 N Monroe St Unit A, Tallahassee, FL 32303

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Maria Maria stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 24, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “floor drain cover missing at dish area”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tallahassee restaurant scores 87. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with document. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

13-07-4

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed guacamole 50F and diced tomatoes 52F prepped and ambient cooling at 11:30. Guacamole 50F and diced tomatoes 52F at 12:00. Food items cooling covered in dense portions in reach in cooler at storage area.

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Per manager contains degreaser.

41-17-4

Basic - Floor drain cover missing at dish area.

29-18-4

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wearing gloves switching task from cooking, transferring and handling Ready to eat without changing gloves, without washing hands and wiping soiled hands on soiled cloth hanging from his pants.

12A-28-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink near cook line slow draining. **Repeat Violation**

29-20-5

Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Multiple upright coolers have no lighting.

38-08-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

36-02-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at bar front counter.

21-12-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under glasses in beverage cooler, and under mugs in upright freezer.

21-05-5

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use and hanging from employees pants.

21-10-4

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Dec 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwash sink across from large reach in coolers with hot water handle in disrepair, maximum water temperature at 67F. **Repeat Violation**

27-16-4

Basic - Drain cover missing at floor drain in ware washing area.

29-18-4

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sinks in kitchen. Observed maximum water temperature at 83F. Retested water temperature at 98F. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maria Maria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maria Maria on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Maria Maria?

Across the inspection record, “floor drain cover missing at dish area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Maria Maria.

How does Maria Maria compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

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

Has Maria Maria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Maria Maria 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 Maria Maria 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 Maria Maria inspected?

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

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