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TAQUERIA EL SABOR CALENTANO

2675 WEST TENNESSEE ST, Tallahassee FL 32304 · 850-320-2399

Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD4750586
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 small flying insects during time of inspection.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 small flying insects during time of inspection.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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: Guacamole 52F Diced tomatoes 51F. Operator placed food items inside reach in cooler during time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above beef and vegetables. Operator properly placed chicken during time of inspection.
High priority/08A-20-5/Repeat Violation
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored inside walk in freezer.
Basic/12B-13-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pack of to go plates stored on floor near reach in coolers.
Basic/25-05-4
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes cold holding less than 4 hours at 49F. Operator placed food item inside reach in freezer during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp sitting out to thaw. Operator placed shrimp in reach in freezer during inspection.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/24.
Basic/50-09-4
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.
Basic/50-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 9762 WOODVILLE HWY, Tallahassee — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4

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.