El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Tallahassee

719 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32301

Overview

El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Tallahassee averaged 6.7 violations per inspection across 25 inspections between 2024 and 2026, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have been recurrent across the record, including employee health reporting violations (cited in at least 4 inspections), handwashing violations (cited in at least 5 inspections), proper cooking temperature violations (cited in at least 3 inspections), and management awareness violations (cited in at least 3 inspections). The most recent inspection on January 27, 2026 found 12 violations including one high-priority violation for employee health reporting, and was completed with no further action required. An inspection on August 28, 2025 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after 15 violations were documented, including high-priority violations for management awareness, shell stock requirements, handwashing, employee health reporting, and cooking temperatures.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
168Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR: January 27, 2026

El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Tallahassee: Comparison to Leon County Averages

This Facility 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 violations per inspection
Leon County Avg 3.44 violations / inspection 3.44 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Leon County Avg 0.15 closures / facility 0.15 county average

El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Tallahassee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections30 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (13 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Tallahassee last inspected?
El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Tallahassee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Tallahassee?
The most frequently cited violations at El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Tallahassee are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper cooking temps.
How many health inspections has El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Tallahassee had?
El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Tallahassee has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Tallahassee find?
El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Tallahassee was most recently inspected on January 27, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Tallahassee ever been shut down?
No, El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Tallahassee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.

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