BADA BEAN
2500 APALACHEE PKWY, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850.562.2326
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on floor by freezer.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes stored inside handwashing sink at front counter. Operated removed dishes during time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored on food prep table. Operator removed keys during time of inspection.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food item cold holding for less than 4 hours: Chicken 56F. Operator placed food item inside walk in cooler during time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food dry storage rack next to condiments and seasonings. Employee removed drinks during time of inspection.
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Smoked sausage 47F Grilled chicken 62F. Operator placed food items inside reach in freezer during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at front counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket hanging next to clean dishes inside kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside microwave on front line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen Observed rack holding microwave, dishes and other equipment soiled with grease and food debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee drinks inside reach in cooler at front counter.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic to go cups on floor inside dry storage room located outside of establishment.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed chicken tenders on floor in freezer, employee stored properly.
Light not functioning. Observed light burned out near 3 compartment sink and employee entrance.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light no shield in food preparation area near employee entrance.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored upright, front line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary solution.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead flying insects on fly strip in ware washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease. Also observed hood vents with grease accumulation.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates front line not stored inverted. Employee stored plates inverted during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with mold like substance and or dirt throughout kitchen area.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light cover damaged over mop sink.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light missing cover over bakery rack near employee entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelving near 3 compartment sink soiled with food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with mold like substance ware washing area and behind rack near mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on prep table next to food, grill area.
Aug 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed yellow rice in walk in cooler at 48F, per manager had been in cooler more than 24 hours.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 7 live small, flying insects dish wash area, approximately 5 live small, flying insects in dining area, approximately 3 live small flying insects servers area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on floor by freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 53F, sliced cheese 61F, salsa 51F, spinach 55F, mushrooms 67F in expo near prep table per operator items stored 1 hour ago. Also observed yellow rice in cooler 48F per manager stored more than 24 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 53F, sliced cheese 61F, salsa 51F, spinach 55F, mushrooms 67F in expo near prep table per manager items stored 630a it is now 1030a
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with food debris near flat top grill.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 25 dead small flying insects on fly strip by back exit door. Also observed approximately 30 dead small flying insects on fly strip directly over prep table.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on dish machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse in prep area near freezer.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food and trash on floors in kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair near dish machine.
Stored food not covered. Observed bread in cooler not covered.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking near dish machine
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.