Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee

Last inspected:

9762 Woodville Hwy, Tallahassee, FL 32305
Overview

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.

34Inspections
164Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee: Comparison to Leon County Averages

This Facility 4.8 violations / inspection 4.8 violations per inspection
Leon County Avg 3.42 violations / inspection 3.42 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)

Emergency closure history for Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 15:45:00

Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
6--2022045321 $400.00 Sep 9, 2022 Miami (Doral)

Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 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
— 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

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 8 inspections45 violations · 32 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 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
— 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
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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 May 4, 2026. 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: Outer openings protected, Management awareness, Premises clean.
How many health inspections has Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee had?
Taqueria El Sabor Mexican Grill in Tallahassee has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 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 May 4, 2026 with 0 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.
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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