BLOSSOM KITCHEN
625 W TENNESSEE ST, Tallahassee FL 32304
Last inspected Nov 19, 2025 · 9 visits since September 2023
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2020040976 | Aug 14, 2020 | Sep 15, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Grease build up on kitchen ceiling tiles and vents.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors with debris/grease build up in kitchen.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls with grease/debris build up.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Grease build up on kitchen ceiling tiles and vents.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors with debris/grease build up in kitchen.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls with grease/debris build up.
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food- starch.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink and food on prep table beside triple sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed heavy grease/debris accumulation on hood vents.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink clogged with flour next to prep table. Employee declogged sink during time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep table. Employee removed drink during time of inspection.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee meal on prep table along with food condiments. Employee stated that is where another employee was eating.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold to back door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair inside walk in cooler
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed heavy grease accumulation on ventilation system.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef tenders sitting out to thaw. Employee placed tenders inside cooler during time of inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed ceiling and ceiling fan inside walk in cooler accumulated with mold like substance
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate17 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in rice and flour.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves under grease cans near wok station.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks stored on food contact table.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee prepping pork and drinking at same table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food stored in upright freezer and employee food being prepared in kitchen.
Exterior screen door door has a gap at the threshold and the top that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk in cooler.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor under equipment on cook line.
Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to be easily removable for cleaning. Grease dripping from hood vents over wok station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of trash can heavily soiled, bucket lid heavily soiled.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Questionable odor in lobby and near back door.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple items portioned and stored in freezers not labeled.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors soiled under equipment on cook line.
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The license that is displayed is expired.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Frame around back kitchen door in disrepair.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use over meat slicer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp 40F thawing at room temperature with no cold running water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 1, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Sep 21, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.