COOSH'S BAYOU ROUGE
705 S WOODWARD AVENUE, Tallahassee FL 32304 · 850-579-9505
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2021034084 | Jun 24, 2021 | Sep 9, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles in kitchen above line, dish area and prep room has grease debris build up.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles/vents in kitchen above equipment on cooks line has grease/ dust build up.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowl for scooping product in flour with no handle.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish machine has black dirt/mold like substance on it.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Joesph stated he would renew food manager certification.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen above cook line has debris and dust build up.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door in kitchen leading to back dock with a gap at threshold.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen has grease and dust build up by cooks line and walk in cooler.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Kitchen floors with grease and dirt build up.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets on cook line soiled with slime.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulated dust and mold like substance on ceilings vents in kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed drink during time of inspection.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking Red Bull on cook-line in kitchen. Employee went into designated eating/drinking area during time of inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil and cheese sauce stored on floor in kitchen. Observed sausage gumbo stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed food items off floor during time of inspection.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves of reach in cooler on cook line with rust.
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Crab meat thawing in hand wash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in seafood seasoning.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of cooked beef stored on floor in walk in cooler uncovered.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in hot rice on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Crab meat thawing 30F in hand wash sink.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of ibuprofen stored next to food items in kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pork in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic cup inside hand wash sink at bar. Employee removed cup during time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in bar area.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine by three compartment sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed glass plates not inverted in kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Did not observed current license on display. Operator printed license and posted it during time of inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior backdoor.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions, juice and tortillas on floor by grill station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at sink in bar area.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plumbing in disrepair under hand wash sink at bar.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not being hung to dry in kitchen.
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.