TALLY TACO #2
2529 APALACHE PKWY, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 448-200-8653
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
APR 25
AUG 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed carne asada 46F and marinated beef 46F, per manager stored 2 days ago.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Aug 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 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 less than 4 hours: Lettuce 52F Diced tomatoes 57F Guacamole 52F Pico de gallo 51F. Operator placed food items on ice baths during time of inspection
Food stored on floor. Observed box of limes stored on floor. Operator removed box off floor during time of inspection.
Apr 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken out of its original packaging over French fries and bacon inside reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Guacamole 49F Lettuce 46F Pico de gallo 47F Mozzarella Cheese 48F Diced tomatoes 46F Shredded chicken 47F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Guacamole 49F Lettuce 46F Pico de gallo 47F Mozzarella Cheese 48F Diced tomatoes 46F Shredded chicken 47F Warning**
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken and beef sitting in sink for thawing. Operator ran water over food items during inspection.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths, for chlorine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves after handling avocados no hand wash.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed carne asada 46F and marinated beef 46F, per manager stored 2 days ago.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed carne asada 46F and marinated beef 46F, per manager stored 2 days ago.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between reach in cooler and flat top grill.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed no license number on mobile unit.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed opening not closed when no customers.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed red onions not washed before preparation.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry cloths used to clean cutting boards.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooking oil stored on floor near flat top grill.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed single serve utensils not presented handle first.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed black pepper in working container not labeled also observed oil in bottle not labeled.
Oct 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Marinated pork 50F in zip loc bag, marinated pork 50F in 9 inch pan, pork skin 54F, per manager stored more than 24 hours ago. Manager disposed of pork skin, marinated pork.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomatoes 46F, guacamole 49F, pico di gallo 48F, cheese 51F, cut lettuce 48F, per manager all items in expo stored 2 hours ago, manager placed on ice bath and dropped temperatures to 42°. Marinated pork 50F in zip loc bag, marinated pork 50F in 9 inch pan, pork skin 54F, per manager stored more than 24 hours ago. Manager disposed of pork skin, marinated pork.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop salt from container.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign posted at hand sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with salt not labeled near stove.
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