CORNER POCKET OF TALLAHASSEE
2475 APALACHEE PKWY #201, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850.980.2741
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
APR 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp 50F, raw chicken strips 48F in expo cooler. Owner placed on ice.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2022023208 | May 3, 2022 | Jun 2, 2022 | $200 |
| 6--2019054906 | Oct 24, 2019 | Nov 27, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of sanitizer stored next to food ingredients. Operator properly placed sanitizer during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep table.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris near walk in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go lids stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator properly placed lids during time of inspection.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food item cold holding for less than 4 hours: Shrimp 48F. Operator placed shrimp inside walk in freezer during time of inspection.
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 personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone store on food prep table. Employee removed cell phone during time of inspection.
Apr 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Bacon wrap 56F Steak bites 56F Swiss cheese 54F Pepper jack cheese 48F Provolone cheese 48F Swiss cheese 47F Mild cheddar 52F American cheese 53F
Apr 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Bacon wrap 56F Steak bites 56F Swiss cheese 54F Pepper jack cheese 48F Provolone cheese 48F Swiss cheese 47F Mild cheddar 52F American cheese 53F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Bacon wrap 56F Steak bites 56F Swiss cheese 54F Pepper jack cheese 48F Provolone cheese 48F Swiss cheese 47F Mild cheddar 52F American cheese 53F. Warning**
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink on prep table where food is prepared.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door with a gap that opens to outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease on floor next to fryers.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside microwave. Employee cleaned microwave during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with food debris and grease.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed heavy grease accumulation on wall behind fryers.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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 French fries. Operator removed cell phone during time of inspection
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no beard restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dish pans wet nesting on drain board above three compartment sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the threshold of back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed frozen chili on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator properly placed chili during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda nozzles soiled at bar area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind fryers accumulated with food debris and grease. Observed Wall behind dish machine with soil residue.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders 48F in expo near walk in cooler. Per manager placed 45 minutes ago, Manager placed in walk in freezer to quick chill, 43F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink near three compartment sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates stored upright on shelf.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed grouper in ROP thawing in reach in cooler near three compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards throughout kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone charger stored on expo.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath fire exit door near restrooms.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in cooler near fryer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in container with dirt or mold like substance in it, bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed refrigerator handles with dirt or mold like substance, bar area. Also observed soda gun and holster soiled with slime in bar area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef thawing in three compartment sink no running water.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking, three compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar not labeled in dry storage area near walk in cooler.
Oct 3, 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees change gloves no hand wash.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp 50F, raw chicken strips 48F in expo cooler. Owner placed on ice.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Manager replaced soap.
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 on rack not inverted.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee no hair restraint preparing food. Employee put on hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed Bradley sausage, mozzarella sticks, pickles stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed blue cheese and carrots below expo cooler not covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables.
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.