Pancho's Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
86
Score
Pancho's Mexican Grill has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, showing up three times.
Among Tallahassee restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles above cooks line has grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
86
Jan 30, 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.
36-34-5
95
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed four half pans wet stacked atop each other on clean drain board.
24-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry-beside double glass door cooler. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
82
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken prepared at 11:00 at 52F not cooled within 6 hours.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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. Observed raw chicken out of box stored above raw beef in reach in freezer. Food items were not frozen completely.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mozzarella cheese 52F Pico de gallo 52F Beef 52F Salsa 52F Guacamole 53F Chicken 52F Lettuce 52F
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding: Guacamole 53F
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed Mozzarella cheese 52F Pico de gallo 52F Beef 52F Salsa 52F Guacamole 53F Lettuce 52F prepared at 11:00am. **Warning**
03D-07-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine nozzles soiled in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup with no lid on prep table in kitchen area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
24-18-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at three compartment sink, and handwashing sink in kitchen next to reach in freezer.
29-11-4
22
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink,next to the drink station.
31B-03-4
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.( Blood Borne Pathogen Bodily Spill Kit).
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup in the ground beef on the cook line.
14-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice,at the drink station.
10-08-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, over the three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry,next to sliding glass reach in cooler.
42-01-4
67
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs stored above ready to eat meat.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. No employee training during time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on temperature gage on oven.
10-20-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wipe cloth on cutting board next to margarita machine.
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for scooping in raw chicken.
14-01-5
58
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pancho's Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pancho's Mexican Grill on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pancho's Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pancho's Mexican Grill.
How does Pancho's Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Pancho's Mexican Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Pancho's Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pancho's Mexican Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pancho's Mexican Grill 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 Pancho's Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pancho's Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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