BRICK HOUSE TALLY
402 W. COLLEGE AVENUE, Tallahassee FL 32301
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed 2 containers of penne pasta 46F in back upright cooler near storage area, stored over night.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2024070196 | Dec 4, 2024 | Jan 14, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings cold holding for less than 4 hours: 51F. Operator placed wings inside reach in cooler.
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 ice dumped inside hand sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes cold holding inside reach in cooler: 47F. Operator properly placed tomatoes inside walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish rags inside handwashing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed rags during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwashing sink near three compartment sink draining slowly.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 pans of Pork with a temperature of 48F cold holding for more than 4 hours. *see stop sale
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed iced dumped inside handwashing sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling vents in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand sink in bar area.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed water slowly draining inside handwashing sink in kitchen area.
Jan 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent activity present as evidenced by approximately 123 rodent droppings found in the following locations: five in prep area floor, eight under dishwasher on floor, approximately 25 on floor next to drink station, approximately 40 under refrigerator in drain pan, and approximately 45 in bottom of pizza oven. Priority: High Priority
Dec 4, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Observed: Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed no hot water at two different hand sinks: prep area 64F and dry storage area 61F. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent activity present as evidenced by approximately 123 rodent droppings found in the following locations: five in prep area floor, eight under dishwasher on floor, approximately 25 on floor next to drink station, approximately 40 under refrigerator in drain pan, and approximately 45 in bottom of pizza oven. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef burgers 44F and 45F in walk in cooler. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef burger 44F and beef burger 45F in walk in unit over 24 hours. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener and dish racks with building up of debris. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed green leaves and ice at bar sink. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand towels at hand sink by service station. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling above kitchen expo line. Priority: Basic
Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed building up of food and grease on floors under equipment in kitchen. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three tongs stored on oven handle. Priority: Basic
Observed: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean cambros in dish area. Priority: Basic
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed spinach dip in expo across from stove with a 10/24/23 label. Owner disposed of dip. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed 2 containers of penne pasta 46F in back upright cooler near storage area, stored over night. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with unknown chemical no label prep table across from 3 compartment sink. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine one with mold like substance. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. Priority: Basic
Observed: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates stored inverted front line. Priority: Basic
Observed: Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken in walk in cooler not covered. Owner placed lid on chicken. **Corrected On- Site** Priority: Basic
Observed: Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken in walk in cooler not covered. Owner placed lid on chicken. **Corrected On- Site** Priority: Basic
Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in container no label, across from 3 compartment sink. Priority: Basic
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed spinach dip in expo across from stove with a 10/24/23 label. Owner disposed of dip.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed 2 containers of penne pasta 46F in back upright cooler near storage area, stored over night.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with unknown chemical no label prep table across from 3 compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine one with mold like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates stored inverted front line.
Food stored on floor. Observed wine, broccoli stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken in walk in cooler not covered. Owner placed lid on chicken.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in container no label, across from 3 compartment sink.
Nov 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 diced chicken 45F, ham 50F, turkey breast 48F in expo across from stove. Raw chicken 49°, steak 47F, shredded pork 62F in expo across from fryer. Pizza sauce 52F, shredded cheese 58F, diced chicken breast 58F, sausage 59F, ham 53F, meatballs 60F, salami 64 expo next to pizza oven. All items placed 9 am today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced chicken 45F, ham 50F, turkey breast 48F in expo across from stove. Raw chicken 49°, steak 47F, shredded pork 62F in expo across from fryer. Pizza sauce 52F, shredded cheese 58F, diced chicken breast 58F, sausage 59F, ham 53F, meatballs 60F, salami 64 expo next to pizza oven. All items placed 9 am today. GM disposed of all food items.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.
Food stored on floor. Observed broccoli stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink near pizza oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cup racks with mold like substance and soda guns and soda gun holsters with slime in bar area.
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.