San Miguel
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, San Miguel has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 13, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Tallahassee average 87, so San Miguel trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beans 116f @ 135pm, 112f @ 145pm. Operator placed beans in ice bath and into walk in. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up on magnetic knife strip.
22-02-4
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
74
Jun 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Refried beans and cooked Ground beef in Walk In Cooler. Employee date mark food items **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to 3Compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of Onions floor in dry storage area. Employee placed onions on pallet
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink next to Utensils rack Operator replaced Hand wash sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris. Wall above 3Compartment sink. Wall above Handwashing sink next to utensils rack
36-27-5
55
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of debris inside soda machine nozzles in kitchen area. Observed two microwaves interior soiled in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in prep and dish area. Observed accumulation of debris on ceiling in walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues in storage area.
22-16-4
82
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificate. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Per manager food handler manager certification test is scheduled for 08-13-24. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Jun 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed food service license expired 06-01-24.
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw beef 49F and raw chicken 52F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items held above 41F in the following locations: Cold hold at prep area: salsa 50F at 12:15. Per manager held since 10:30, corrected to 38F at 12:45 Make Table: raw beef 52F and raw chicken 48F at 12:15. Per manager held since 10:30, corrected to raw beef 39F and raw chicken 40F at 1:15. Walk in Cooler: raw chicken 49F and raw beef 52F at 12:15, per manager held since yesterday, see stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple chemicals/medicine stored above and around food/single-use items in dry storage next to dish area.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed portioned raw steak at 52F at 12:15, cooling since 10:30, down to 49F at 1:15. Improper cooling rate. Manager opened portioned steak and placed in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificate. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marks on any food items prepared on site for more than 24 hours in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops stored on soiled surfaces at soda machine and outdoor ice machine. Manager replaced ice scoops in clean containers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
39
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Felipe Reynosa expired 8/23/23. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: Per Felipe Reynoza manager certification test still needs to be scheduled for completion. This violation must be corrected by 03-16-24. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Felipe Reynoza has not completed yet. He has email where test is scheduled for April 2, 2024. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: No proof of management certificate at this time. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
90
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Felipe Reynosa expired 8/23/23. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: Per Felipe Reynoza manager certification test still needs to be scheduled for completion. This violation must be corrected by 03-16-24. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Felipe Reynoza has not completed yet. He has email where test is scheduled for April 2, 2024. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Felipe Reynosa expired 8/23/23. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: Per Felipe Reynoza manager certification test still needs to be scheduled for completion. This violation must be corrected by 03-16-24. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid bug spray between dish wash area and prep tables.
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened raw shrimp in reach in freezer by make line.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk held for 2 days per owner.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Felipe Reynosa expired 8/23/23. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut boards in prep area with deep grooved.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in sink by cash register.
31A-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator called repair company and is using 3 compartment until repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two drinks on prep table by ice machine.
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior front door and back storage area have gaps that open to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef on top shelf of walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Standing water on floor in kitchen area near water heater.
29-03-4
30
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flying insects on dirty dish rack in ware washing area.
35A-02-6
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soil buildup on clean equipment shelf in ware washing area. Observed soil buildup on floor in walk in cooler. Observed soil buildup on on knife on wall in directly above handwash sink in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed handwash sink drain in kitchen leaking on the floor. Observed employee place bucket underneath to catch water. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
10-13-5
70
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook line soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves under microwave.
14-45-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed baseboard underneath handwash sink in kitchen soiled with food debris.
36-27-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was San Miguel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at San Miguel on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at San Miguel?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at San Miguel.
How does San Miguel compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
San Miguel most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has San Miguel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at San Miguel have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at San Miguel means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is San Miguel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, San Miguel is inspected around three times per year on average.
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