Pedros of Tallahassee
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Pedros of Tallahassee has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Pork 44F Chicken wings 50F Chicken tenders 48F Shrimp 48F Pork 45F. Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan inside hand washing sink. Operator removed pan during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near walk in cooler. Manager added soap during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned microwave during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor behind bar area. I had employee bleach and sanitize floor during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-64-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plumbing in disrepair at handwashing sink near ice machine and water draining onto floor. I informed manager on duty to put hand washing sink near entrance"out of order" until plumbing is fixed. Plumber arrived during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
61
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored next to beef on cook line. Operator properly placed chicken during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed drain overflowing with sewage/waste water running onto floor from dish machine. Water from three compartment sink goes into drain, but pipes are in disrepair causing water to leak onto floor where employees are walking through. **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash hands with gloves still on. Employee removed gloves and properly washed hands before engaging in food preparation during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tilapia thawed while still in its original packaging
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside of soda gun nozzles in bar area soiled with slime.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of oil stored on floor in kitchen area. Operator properly placed oil during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar area. Operator removed ice scoop during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tilapia thawed while still in its original packaging. **see stop sale**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipes leaking onto floor underneath three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
41
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Queso cold holding more than 4 hours at 50F
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 less than 4 hours: Pork 49F Beef 53F Chicken 51F Chicken tenders 50F Chicken wings 61F Operator placed food items inside walk in freezer during inspection. Observed Queso cold holding inside walk in cooler more than 4 hours at 56F . *See stop sale **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass pitcher inside hand sink in bar area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing at wall next to handwashing sink in kitchen area.
36-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand sink in bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at prep sink in kitchen area near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop touching ice in bar area.
10-08-5
52
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
70
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp in drawer under grill 45F placed 1 hour ago, manager placed on ice, re checked temp 42F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed no food grade bags used to store tortillas shells.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed queso and shredded chicken in walk in cooler not date marked, per manager stored 24 hours. Manager placed labels with dates during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in storage room.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates on serving line and ware wash area not stored inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting in pot room.
24-08-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored upright front line area.
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not stored inverted. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas, Chile rellengos not covered in expo across from fryer, manager covered with Saran Wrap. Also observed jalapeño poppers in walk in cooler not covered, manager placed lid on pan.Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed fajita seasoning in working container not labeled, manager placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Apr 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pedros of Tallahassee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pedros of Tallahassee on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pedros of Tallahassee?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pedros of Tallahassee.
How does Pedros of Tallahassee compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Pedros of Tallahassee most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Pedros of Tallahassee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pedros of Tallahassee 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 Pedros of Tallahassee 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 Pedros of Tallahassee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pedros of Tallahassee is inspected around three times per year on average.
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