El Jalisco Southwood
3197 Merchants Row Blvd Ste 110, Tallahassee, FL 32311 · Permanent Food Service · License 4703457
What drove the grade
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 7 complaint inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Sep 16 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 3 repeats), 11 basic-28
- Extension granted on Aug 14, since fixedReduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-2
- Safety score70
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 5 visitsComplaint inspection
- 4th follow-up visitSep 16, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 3rd follow-up visitAug 28, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic3
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
More time given
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
More time given
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
More time given
- 2nd follow-up visitAug 21, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic3
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Dumpster to be replaced waiting on City to approve.
More time given
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Dumpster to be replaced waiting on City to approve.
More time given
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
Dumpster to be replaced waiting on City to approve.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitAug 14, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
5 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic5
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
More time given
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
dumpster to be replaced.
More time given
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
dumpster to be replaced.
More time given
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
dumpster to be replaced.
More time given
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
most of grease on ground cleaned 2 nd pressure wash scheduled for the afternoon of 8-14-26.
More time given
- First visitAug 7, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
16 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Eggs over salsa. Properly stored during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
Repeat violation
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Items stored in sink. Items Properly stored during inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Towels provided during inspection .
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Soap provided during inspection .
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic11
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.
Bins of dried beans.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Drink removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
1/6 pan used as scoop in beans.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
Drain pipe broken under hand sink by walkin cooler.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
Dumpster lid cracked.
Open dumpster lid.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Old grease overflow from grease receptacle to storm drain.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Old equipment on loading dock.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.