Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee
9762 Woodville Hwy, Tallahassee, FL 32305
Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee has accumulated 164 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 5 per visit. The facility was shut down in 2022 for rodent activity and faced a disciplinary action with a $400 fine. Recent inspections show a pattern of non-compliance, with 10 violations cited in June 2025 and 7 violations, including 3 high-priority items, in September 2025. The most frequently cited violations involve inadequate protection of outer openings, management awareness issues, and premises cleanliness.
Most recent closure: September 9, 2022 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: September 17, 2025
Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee: Comparison to Leon County Averages
This Facility
5
violations / inspection
5 violations per inspection
Leon County Avg
3.44
violations / inspection
3.44 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Leon County Avg
0.15
closures / facility
0.15 county average
Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee: Emergency Closure History (1)
Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2022045321 | $400.00 | Sep 9, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Emergency order recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 8 inspections45 violations · 32 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections17 violations · 9 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· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee last inspected?
- Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee last shut down?
- Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee was last shut down on September 9, 2022 for rodent 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 Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee are: Management awareness, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee had?
- Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee find?
- Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee was most recently inspected on September 17, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee ever been shut down?
- Yes, Taqueria El Sabor 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee been fined?
- Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 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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