BOWDEN'S
619 S WOODWARD AVE STE C-103, Tallahassee FL 32304
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Opened and operating serving guests and preparing food.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Opened and operating serving guests and preparing food.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen by dish tank
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles in server station has build up of grease/debris.
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Kitchen line make unit: shrimp 54F, chicken 45F, wings 45F. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp 54F, chicken 45F, wings 45F. See stop sale.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink in kitchen by dish tank.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizer at 2nd dish tank reading 0ppm. They will use triple sink as necessary they do have a dish machine in main dining restaurant kitchen reading 50ppm.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks not secured in kitchen by water heaters.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple kitchen ceiling tiles has build up of dust debris on kitchen line and expo.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen expo and dish tank area.
Feb 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 30, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Nov 25, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Sep 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade spoiled with food debris.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee Red Bull on prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath back door.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice at bar area. Employee removed scoop during time of call back.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers in preparation area.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in dish area. Operator added paper towels during time of inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone, and jacket on prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dishes on drain board wet nesting.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food plans in prep area.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishrag and ice dumped in hand wash sink at bar. Employee removed dishrag and ice from sink during time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at bar. Operator added paper towels to dispenser during time of inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed glass plates not inverted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Did not observe current license on display.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food pans wet nesting. Employee removed pans during time of inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior backdoor.
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.