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TALKIN' TACOS

1919 W TENNESSEE ST STE 415, Tallahassee FL 32304 · 9542741314

Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 12 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4703941
Grade history
JUL 25
SEP 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guacamole 48F, tomatoes 48F,
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Mar 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water temperature 72F.
Intermediate/27-24-5/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sink temperature 72F.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Mar 16, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. 0ppm on chlorine test strip after dishwashing rinse cycle. Manager set up triple sink to wash and rinse dishes.
Intermediate/16-59-1/Warning
Oct 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guacamole 48F, tomatoes 48F,
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2025 · Walking in cooler reading 52F, on following product: Completed stop sale on: Buttermilk 14 containers Sour cream 7 containers American cheese 3 cases and 2 packs. Monterey cheese 8 bags. Milk 24 containers. Tomato soup 1 gallon. Time Extended
Oct 22, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guacamole 48F, tomatoes 48F,
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two hand sinks in kitchen both have items in them, one in prep room had a stainless steel paddle-2nd on service line had plastic and food inside.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Ceiling tile missing. Missing kitchen ceiling tile in prep area.
Basic/36-36-4
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean utensils stored in dirty containers on storage shelf in kitchen.
Basic/24-06-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on kitchen line deep groves.
Basic/14-09-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in walk in cooler.
Basic/05-09-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Water tank, pump and hoses not operated properly to prevent backflow and other contamination of the water supply. Back flow device not on 4-way splitter in mop sink.
Basic/29-40-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wash cloths in kitchen not stored in sanitizer solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 23, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Pico de gallo 55F Corn salsa 56F Lettuce 63F. Operator placed food on ice baths during time of inspection. Observed Beef cold holding at 53F for more than 4 hours.
High priority/03A-02-5/see stop sale/Corrective Action Taken
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for sanitizer bucket for wash clothes.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand towels in Mens bathroom not dispensing.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet on kitchen shelf stored clean by triple sink/ prep room.
Basic/24-08-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go lids stored on floor by front counter service.
Basic/25-05-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Not proper test strips on hand and not mixed properly with wash clothes in sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-08-4
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Cigarette butt on sink.
Basic/12B-06-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.