Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill

9762 Woodville Hwy, Tallahassee, FL 32305

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 17, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill's 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored above condiments in reach in. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Dented can of tomatoes in storage area. See stop sale.

01B-01-4

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer in 3 compartment sink tested at over 500ppm. Diluted to 400ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in cooler located in lobby. Unpackaged ham, green onion and cucumbers.

08B-63-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between make table and standing cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions and water stored on floor in storage room.

08B-38-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of microwave.

36-22-4

Jun 11, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed avocados Employee removed eggs and placed on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-04-5

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face then continued to prepare food **Warning**

12A-10-4

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-05-6

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3Compartment sink **Warning**

12A-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. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can Employee removed garbage can **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bottle of drinking water on Prep table next to 3 Compartment sink. **Warning**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. No sanitizing being done **Warning**

16-13-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed ice scoop **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-08-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

51-13-4

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in bucket of cornstarch. Employee discarded bowl during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed salsa and beans not labeled prepared 3-14 manager placed label on product. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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