TAQUERIA EL SABOR MEXICAN GRILL
9762 WOODVILLE HWY, Tallahassee FL 32305
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2022045321 | Sep 9, 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented can of tomatoes in storage area. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored above condiments in reach in.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer in 3 compartment sink tested at over 500ppm. Diluted to 400ppm during inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of microwave.
Food stored on floor. Onions and water stored on floor in storage room.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between make table and standing cooler.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in cooler located in lobby. Unpackaged ham, green onion and cucumbers.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face then continued to prepare food
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed avocados Employee removed eggs and placed on bottom shelf.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3Compartment sink
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can Employee removed garbage can
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bottle of drinking water on Prep table next to 3 Compartment sink.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. No sanitizing being done
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed ice scoop
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed ground beef 45F, 49F in reach in cooler at kitchen area. Per manager cooling since yesterday. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ground beef 45F, 49F.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed mahi mahi stored in reach in cooler over RTE salsa and queso. Employee moved fish to the bottom of cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed shrimp thawing in hand wash sink. Employees removed.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in bucket of cornstarch. Employee discarded bowl during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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.