LOS COMPADRES MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2102 W PENSACOLA ST, Tallahassee FL 32304
Last inspected Apr 15, 2025 · 4 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
NOV 23
FEB 24
AUG 24
APR 25
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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
4 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing- food debris in handwashing sink.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice-behind bar.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed 2 half pans with old labels.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drink dumped in handwashing sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath back door.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of ibuprofen in food prep area. Operator removed medicine during time of inspection.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at 69F held less than 4 hours.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with slime and mold like substance inside.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink with no lid in food preparation area.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of tortilla chips on floor in kitchen. Operator placed chips 6 inches off of floor during time of inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with grease/food debris behind high temp dish machine.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine on shelf at cook line.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. Pan of lemons
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee use phone with gloves on, and did not change change gloves after use.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed eggs sitting out with an ambient temp of 85F. Operator placed eggs in cooler during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator did not have chemical tests strips available.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed operator Consumer Advisory. Operator posted during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed hole in lid on container for chips.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright.
Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered salsa cups at wait station.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken wings sitting out in an improper manner. Operator placed wings in cooler during time of inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet rag on prep table in kitchen
Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only.
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.