MEXICAN STREET GRILL & DRINKS
3840 N MONROE ST UNIT 204, Tallahassee FL 32303 · 850-825-1700
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly strip with accumulation of flies above prep area. Operator disposed of fly strip from ceiling.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2021040584 | Aug 30, 2021 | Oct 13, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Stop employee, informed operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef held on counter at 59f. Per operator out from 2 hours earlier, operator moved back into cooler.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Tested over 500ppm for quaternary. Diluted concentration with operator, retested at 200ppm for quaternary.
Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Operator will remove current 3 comp sink and replace with larger model.
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Food stored on floor.
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Rice cooling covered with plastic wrap and metal lid, double stacked. Operator unstacked and removed covering for heat to escape.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator restocked paper towels.
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 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
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed refried beans stacked in containers 3-4 in deep, covered in plastic wrap and lids. Temped at 158f, operator stated placed in cooler 20min prior. Educated operator on proper cooling methods. Operator removed lids and unstacked containers to allow heat to escape. Also noted the temp of already cooled rice has increased to 43f because of stacking.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Aug 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Jun 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Steak (110-117F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 1 hour. Observed compartment with the cooked steak on low settings. Manager turned to high settings to reheat.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers and sleeves of lids stored on employees handwashing sinks in kitchen. Manager removed.
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.
Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
Container of oil stored on floor front of employees handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager elevated.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 13, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator dispose of fly strips and store RTE food without washing hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed wontons and chicken stored in grocery plastic bag.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in reach in cooler near frying station.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed personal jacket used to cover noodles in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sesame chicken 58F in reach in cooler on cook line. Per operator chicken was out for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved chicken to walk-in cooler.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 79F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to kitchen front entrance.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken in cook line reach in cooler and noodles in walk in cooler not date marked.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water nozzle inoperable at hand wash sink near kitchen front entrance.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly strip with accumulation of flies above prep area. Operator disposed of fly strip from ceiling.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl with no handle used for scooping in flour bin and dry ingredients bin.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed one cleaver stored in soiled rack with accumulation of food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of cut broccoli, pan of tofu, and bucket of soy sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease dripping on hood vents above cook line.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed t shirt bags in freezer storing food.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sauce not labeled in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food residue. Also observed rice scoop soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in bathroom.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed sauce and cooking oil stored on floor.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed back door not closing properly.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed gallon sauce jug used as a rice scoop.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and broccoli in walk-in cooler without cover.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.