Surcheros Fresh Mex

800 Ocala Rd #100, Tallahassee, FL 32304

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Surcheros Fresh Mex has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 22, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Tallahassee restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 22, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Kitchen floors on cook line is dirty around equipment.

36-10-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Kitchen line equipment has food debris and dirty located in prep room and kitchen.

23-24-4

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink 8n kitchen by Walk in cooler door has food debris inside and dark object.

31A-11-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean pans with wet nesting on storage rack next to triple sink. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee open drink stored over fry oil on shelf by walk in cooler. Manager removed drink and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans stored on storage rack with wet nesting observed located by triple sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tortillas in a container stored on floor by hand sink on cook line. Manager removed stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 21, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Surcheros Fresh Mex last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Surcheros Fresh Mex on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Surcheros Fresh Mex?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Surcheros Fresh Mex.

How does Surcheros Fresh Mex compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Surcheros Fresh Mex most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Surcheros Fresh Mex's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Surcheros Fresh Mex have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Surcheros Fresh Mex 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 Surcheros Fresh Mex inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Surcheros Fresh Mex is inspected around three times per year on average.

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