SURCHEROS FRESH MEX
1817 THOMASVILLE RD STE 630, Tallahassee FL 32303 · 850-727-8518
Last inspected Oct 20, 2025 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice at 120°F, Less than 4 hours per operator, holding unit turned up.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food stored on floor. Tortillas stored in plastic tub on floor under front counter.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled pan stored under food containers in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Tortillas stored in plastic tote on ground under assembly line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of debris on walk in cooler floors and in corners.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food dumped inside microwave.
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed few pieces of toilet paper on floor in bathroom stall.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind frontline accumulated with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Dec 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 4, 2024Call 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. Per manager approximately six food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of food handler training.
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Wiping cloth bucket 170 ppm Smart Power.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 55°F,56°F, two pans, Less than 4 hours per operator, improperly stored in prep table. Iced during inspection and put in walk-in.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice at 120°F, Less than 4 hours per operator, holding unit turned up.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Condiment prep table soiled.
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. This violation is addressed on previous inspection.
Sanitizer bucket stored on floor.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
Sep 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of debris on can opener blade in prep area.
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. Per manager approximately six food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of food handler training.
Employee beverage containers on a food contact surface near food items at front line and prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold-like substance surrounding ice chute at soda machine in dining area. Manager cleaned and sanitized ice chute area during inspection.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone at storage area. For reporting purposes only.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee hired over 60 days working at front line without food handler training.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed approximately three employees hired within 60 days without proof of illness report agreement. Provided manager with Employee Illness Report Form via email. New employees signed Illness Report Forms during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on interior walls of ice machine at prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of mold-like substance on soda machine near soda nozzles at dining area.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. Observed roasted red peppers can dented on seam inside walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine in dining area with accumulation of mold-like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trashcan blocking hand wash sink next to prep area. Manager moved trashcan during inspection.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided reporting agreement form to manager.
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. Three cooks working during inspection hired over 60 days with no proof of food handler training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Two employee beverage containers on a food preparation table and on top of ice machine. Manager discarded both beverages during inspection.
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