ECHALEE MEXICAN GRILL
515 JOHN KNOX RD, Tallahassee FL 32303 · 850-629-4956
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Currently off due to damaged pipe.
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.
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Refried beans in walk in cooler temped 88f at 11:20am. Per employee beans made previous day and placed in walk in to cool. See Stop Sale. Educated on proper cooling methods, shallow pan and uncovered.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Refried beans in walk in cooler temped 88f at 11:20am. Per employee beans made previous day and placed in walk in to cool.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several pans of sauces/sides not date marked in walk in cooler.
Jun 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Bottles of Medicine stored above food prep sink at server station. Operator removed
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked pork 50F- cold holding inside tall white reach in cooler. Per operator, items not prepared or portioned today, per operator, items moved from walk in cooler to reach in cooler at 11, and the amount of time item has been out of temperature can not be determined. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked pork 50F- cold holding inside tall white reach in cooler. Per operator, items not prepared or portioned today, per operator, items moved from walk in cooler to reach in cooler at 11, and the amount of time item has been out of temperature can not be determined. See stop sale.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed ice bin cracked/ chipped at ice machine in kitchen. Operator discarded.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed accumulation of debris on soda machine nozzles in server station.
Accumulation of debris on exterior/top of warewashing machine.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two cell phones sitting on slicer. Employee removed both phones.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and knives stored with food contact side upward.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet cloths sitting on counter. Employee added to sanitizer bucket.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Manager properly stored chicken during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on vents in walk in cooler and above dish area.
Stored food not covered. Observed bins of beef, pork, and chicken uncovered in walk in cooler. Manager covered food items during inspection.
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.