EL TIO MEXICANO
2259 W TENNESSEE ST, Tallahassee FL 32304 · 850-363-4452
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe Pico de gallo 50F Guacamole 44F Tomatoes 51F Lettuce 45Fall held less than 4 hours. Operator placed food items in cooler during time of inspection.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Soiled dry wiping cloth in use under diced chicken and beef next to cook top and near food trays.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe Pico de gallo 50F Guacamole 44F Tomatoes 51F Lettuce 45Fall held less than 4 hours. Operator placed food items in cooler during time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored next to pork in reach in cooler. Operator placed pork over chicken during time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Did not observed chemical test strips for sanitizer.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Did not observe current license on display.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go plates not inverted.
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