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DP DOUGH

444 WEST COLLEGE AVENUE, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850-296-1116

Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats42
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4703871
Grade history
APR 24
JAN 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham 48F, cheese 48F.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in bathroom.
Basic/36-32-5
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Burger patties and tater tots in reach in freezer not frozen.
Basic/03A-05-5
Jul 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Marinara put out at 4:00 pm. Time marked during inspection.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's room door has large hole and door is locked to public. Men's available for use and functional.
Basic/32-05-4
Bathroom facility not clean.
Basic/32-07-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in marinara.
Basic/14-01-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In men's room.
Basic/36-03-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass door reach-in.
Basic/05-09-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet handle broken in men's room.
Basic/29-08-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk-in cooler coils impacted with dust.
Basic/36-50-4
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham 48F, cheese 48F.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl, sponge, wiping cloth in hand wash sink in rear of kitchen. Owner removed items.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in women's restroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/23.
Basic/50-09-4
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.
Basic/40-06-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in small reach in cooler, front of the kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at faucet at 3 compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Apr 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.