Visit 01 — Complaint Full
Aug 28, 2026
Disposition
Follow-up - Extension given, pendingGarbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.
Basic×3
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
License No. 4703457|Public Food Service Establishment|Leon County, FloridaInspected Aug 28, 2026
State of Florida Inspection Record
EL JALISCO SOUTHWOOD
3197 MERCHANTS ROW BLVD STE 110, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32311
State inspectors have documented 3 high-priority violations at EL JALISCO SOUTHWOOD over the past year. That's the kind that can make you sick. Consider the alternatives below. The trailing-year record shows 31 violations, including 3 high-priority and 0 Emergency Orders of Closure.
Serious
34.4
Trailing year of inspections
How this kitchen compares
Against TALLAHASSEE
Scores higher than 1% of the 684 inspected restaurants in TALLAHASSEE on the trailing-year record.
Against Leon County
3 high-priority violations on the trailing-year record — above the Leon County average of 0.8.
This kitchen3
County average0.8
Above county average
Computed from the trailing-year records of all inspected restaurants in the same city and county. Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site.
The Inspection Record
11 inspectionsFull available history. The score uses only the most recent 365 days — older visits are shown for context, not counted.
Visit 02 — Complaint Full
Aug 21, 2026
Disposition
Follow-up - Extension given, pendingGarbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.
Basic×3
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 03 — Complaint Full
Aug 14, 2026
Disposition
Follow-up - Extension given, pendingGarbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.
Basic×4
Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 04 — Complaint Full
Aug 7, 2026
Disposition
Warning IssuedRaw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
High-priority×2
Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate×3
Garbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.
Basic×7
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic
Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 05 — Routine - Food
Mar 5, 2026
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionHandwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate×2
Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.
Intermediate
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Earlier history — outside the scoring window
Visit 06 — Routine - Food
Aug 14, 2025
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionSurfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic×2
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 07 — Complaint Full
Apr 8, 2025
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionHands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority×2
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate×3
Water not safe, or hot (100°F) and cold water not available under pressure.
Intermediate
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic×2
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 08 — Routine - Food
Aug 22, 2024
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionHands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority
Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
High-priority
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic×2
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Dirty wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer, or soiled linens handled improperly.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 09 — Routine - Food
Mar 20, 2024
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionFood held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority
Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.
Intermediate
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 10 — Complaint Full
Sep 7, 2023
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - CompliedSurfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 11 — Complaint Full
Sep 6, 2023
Disposition
Administrative complaint recommendedFood held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority
Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
High-priority
Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority
Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.
Intermediate
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic×2
The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
What the violations mean
Violation categories, explained
Every violation on this record falls into one of the state's standardized categories. Here is what each category covers and why inspectors check for it — in plain English, with the trailing-year count for this kitchen.
Raw meat, poultry, and seafood must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, and all food must be protected during prep, storage, and display. Inspectors treat separation seriously because raw-food drips and splashes carry pathogens onto food that will not be cooked again.
On this record, the category appears in 1 of the 5 trailing-year inspections. The written details for each entry are in the state inspection documents linked above.
† Item numbers refer to the State of Florida’s standardized inspection form; the same item recurring across visits indicates an unresolved problem. Severity groupings and the sanitation score are explained in How it works.
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Dirty Dish List is built from public inspection data published by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The inspection dates, dispositions, and violations on this report card mirror what the state has on file for License No. 4703457 — you can read the original documents yourself and compare.
Official State of Florida inspection records Opens myfloridalicense.com — the state's public inspection search
Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site