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DEAR SUNDAY CAFE COMPANY

1123 THOMASVILLE RD, Tallahassee FL 32303

Last inspected Jan 9, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence4703558
Grade history
NOV 23
MAY 25
JUN 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 06-01-2024. This violation is being addressed on a previous inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. This Violation is being addressed on previous inspection.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Warning
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. This Violation is being addressed on a previous inspection.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety cooked pork prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook date marked 06-03 during inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
May 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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. Corn beef 48F, Per Operator corn beef had been in reach- in since last night. Hash browns 48F, in reach- in per operator since last night. Pasta 47F, in reach-in cooler per operator since last night. Kale 51°F in reach-in cooler since last night per operator See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn beef 48F, Per Operator corn beef had been in reach- in since last night. Hash browns 48F, in reach- in per operator since last night. Pasta 47F, in reach-in cooler per operator since last night. Kale 51°F in reach-in cooler since last night per operator cook chicken breast 44F See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Richard Hollar and I.B Mansaray.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Left a copy the consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach- in cooler by long make table.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in reach-in cooler by the upright cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed three compartment sink leaking from faucet. Per operator someone will de coming out to fix it today.
Basic/29-11-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oatmeal in container without a label. Also observed shakers on prep area with seasonings in them without a label.
Basic/02D-01-5
Nov 14, 2023Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on sink faucet or splitter at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed not cleanable cut marks on three cutting boards at cook line.
Basic/14-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of dust on two fans on ceiling in kitchen area.
Basic/23-03-4

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.