Mi Jefa's Tacos Y Cantina

1710 W Tharpe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Mi Jefa's Tacos Y Cantina stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Mi Jefa's Tacos Y Cantina scores about where you'd expect for a Tallahassee restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle operator failed to submit a Commissary Notification form to the division for each commissary prior to use. Filed Change of Record form with updated commissary information. **Corrected On-Site**

51-21-4

Feb 22, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef 53F and diced ham 54F at 12:00 in reach in cooler. Per manager power has been frequently disconnected since 10:45 and maintenance was done to repair connection at 11:45. Manager iced food items during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cans of corn and box of cooking oil stored on floor. Manager properly stored food items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of debris inside reach in cooler and freezer next to service window.

22-16-4

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Dec 16, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mi Jefa's Tacos Y Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mi Jefa's Tacos Y Cantina on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Mi Jefa's Tacos Y Cantina compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Mi Jefa's Tacos Y Cantina most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 88.

Has Mi Jefa's Tacos Y Cantina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mi Jefa's Tacos Y Cantina have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mi Jefa's Tacos Y Cantina 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 Mi Jefa's Tacos Y Cantina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Jefa's Tacos Y Cantina is inspected around two times per year on average.

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