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BAR 1903

205 E PARK AVE STE 2, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850-321-8432

Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats33
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4703803
Grade history
APR 24
JUN 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed honey ricotta spread marked 4/11/24.
High priority/02C-01-5
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee preparing ready to eat food with no gloves. Employee washed hands and put on gloves during time of inspection.
High priority/09-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food utensils inside handwashing sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty, Zach Cook.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table next to warmer.
Basic/40-06-5
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engage in food prep with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-02-4
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed honey ricotta spread marked 4/11/24.
High priority/02C-01-5
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 feta cheese 53F, lentil sloppy Joe 48F, per manager stored overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed feta cheese 53F, lentil sloppy Joe 48F, per manager stored overnight.
High priority/03A-02-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area. Managers replaced during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in bar area. Manager replaced during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed turbo oven, panini maker with food accumulation.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site

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.