San Marcos Mexican Grill in Tallahassee
1170 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301
San Marcos Mexican Grill in Tallahassee has accumulated 289 violations across 47 inspections since 2022, averaging 6.2 per visit, with one emergency closure on record. The facility shows a pattern of recurring violations centered on management awareness, employee health reporting, handwashing compliance, and food condition — issues that have been cited repeatedly across inspections from 2025 into 2026. Recent inspection activity reflects intensifying enforcement, with multiple callback inspections issued throughout 2025 and a warning with 22 violations issued on February 11, 2026, followed by a callback compliance inspection on February 12, 2026.
Most recent closure: August 1, 2022 for sewage back up.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: February 12, 2026
San Marcos Mexican Grill in Tallahassee: Comparison to Leon County Averages
San Marcos Mexican Grill in Tallahassee: Emergency Closure History (1)
San Marcos Mexican Grill in Tallahassee: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $960.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2022037761 | $400.00 | Aug 1, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 6--2016027870 | $400.00 | May 17, 2016 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 6--2015030172 | $160.00 | Jun 30, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
San Marcos Mexican Grill in Tallahassee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (47)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 9 inspections48 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections29 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
San Marcos Mexican Grill in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was San Marcos Mexican Grill in Tallahassee last inspected?
- San Marcos Mexican Grill in Tallahassee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 12, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was San Marcos Mexican Grill in Tallahassee last shut down?
- San Marcos Mexican Grill in Tallahassee was last shut down on August 1, 2022 for sewage back up. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at San Marcos Mexican Grill in Tallahassee?
- The most frequently cited violations at San Marcos Mexican Grill in Tallahassee are: Outer openings protected, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has San Marcos Mexican Grill in Tallahassee had?
- San Marcos Mexican Grill in Tallahassee has had 47 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of San Marcos Mexican Grill in Tallahassee find?
- San Marcos Mexican Grill in Tallahassee was most recently inspected on February 12, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has San Marcos Mexican Grill in Tallahassee ever been shut down?
- Yes, San Marcos Mexican Grill in Tallahassee has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has San Marcos Mexican Grill in Tallahassee faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, San Marcos Mexican Grill in Tallahassee has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $960.00 in fines.
- How much has San Marcos Mexican Grill in Tallahassee been fined?
- San Marcos Mexican Grill in Tallahassee has been fined a total of $960.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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