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DON MELCHOR

2207 BANNERMAN RD STE B, Tallahassee FL 32312

Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats154
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4703963
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa on counter 66°, less than 4 hours per operator. Put in cooler during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Apr 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa on counter 66°, less than 4 hours per operator. Put in cooler during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Equipment in poor repair. Hood has gaps between filters.
Basic/14-11-5
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
High priority/14-31-5
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Partially eaten tart on cutting board. Removed during inspection.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water faucet handle broken on hand sink in kitchen.
Basic/29-08-4
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
Basic/24-14-4
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.