E&J'S BBQ
1622 SOUTH MONROE ST, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850.661.5064
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches underneath three compartment sink, and 7 live roaches against wall next to white deep freezer in kitchen.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $300
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2025037771 | Apr 23, 2025 | Oct 20, 2025 | $300 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dispenser.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water 68F at hand wash sinks.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at hand wash sink.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the inside of the reach in cooler.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches underneath three compartment sink, and 7 live roaches against wall next to white deep freezer in kitchen.
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches underneath three compartment sink, and 7 live roaches against wall next to white deep freezer in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and keys on prep table.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall underneath handwashing sink.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in use utensil stored with handle touching potato salad.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener bladed soiled with food debris.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in kitchen area.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of food debris and residue inside reach in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed TO GO trays on floor in kitchen area. Operator properly stored trays during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from can, put on gloves, no hand wash.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at hand wash sink. Owner turned on during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed seals in reach in cooler with mold like substance..
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at hand wash sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths not stored in solution, stored on prep tables.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed owner touch trash and then put on gloves and touch raw food without washing hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cutting knife in hand washing sink.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed Mac and cheese not covered near hand washing sink. Owner placed cover on Mac and cheese.
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.