Echalee Mexican Grill in Tallahassee
515 John Knox Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303
Echalee Mexican Grill in Tallahassee was emergency-closed on March 25, 2015 for roach activity. The facility has recorded 18 inspections and 74 total violations since 2022, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring across the record, with employee health reporting violations cited in at least 4 inspections (2026, 2025, 2022), employee health policy violations in at least 3 inspections (2026, 2025), and management awareness violations appearing in 4 inspections. Food contact surface violations were documented in at least 2 inspections (2025, 2022). The most recent inspection on February 13, 2026 identified 4 high-priority violations related to management awareness, employee health reporting, and employee health policy, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: March 25, 2015 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: February 13, 2026
Echalee Mexican Grill in Tallahassee: Comparison to Leon County Averages
Echalee Mexican Grill in Tallahassee: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 11:45:00 |
Echalee Mexican Grill in Tallahassee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Echalee Mexican Grill in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Echalee Mexican Grill in Tallahassee last inspected?
- Echalee Mexican Grill in Tallahassee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Echalee Mexican Grill in Tallahassee last shut down?
- Echalee Mexican Grill in Tallahassee was last shut down on March 25, 2015 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Echalee Mexican Grill in Tallahassee?
- The most frequently cited violations at Echalee Mexican Grill in Tallahassee are: Outer openings protected, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Echalee Mexican Grill in Tallahassee had?
- Echalee Mexican Grill in Tallahassee has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Echalee Mexican Grill in Tallahassee find?
- Echalee Mexican Grill in Tallahassee was most recently inspected on February 13, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Echalee Mexican Grill in Tallahassee ever been shut down?
- Yes, Echalee Mexican Grill in Tallahassee has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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