EARLEY'S AT THE CAPITOL
400 S MONROE ST LOWER LEVEL, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850-329-2954
Last inspected Sep 26, 2025 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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: Lima beans 50F Chicken gravy 45F Diced tomatoes 61F Coleslaw 62F Ham 61F
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Sep 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 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: Lima beans 50F Chicken gravy 45F Diced tomatoes 61F Coleslaw 62F Ham 61F
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: Diced tomatoes 61F Coleslaw 62F Ham 61F Lima beans 50F Chicken gravy 45F. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Egg wash 58F. Operator placed eggs in reach in freezer..
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items hot holding for less than 4 hours: Sausage gravy 130F Sausage patties 125F. Operator began to reheat food items during time of inspection.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen area. 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 on food prep table in kitchen area. Employee removed cell phone during time of inspection.
May 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Swai fish 68F cold holding inside reach in cooler next to three compartment sink. Operator placed fish on ice bath during time of inspection.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths, for chlorine.
No soap provided at handwash sink, at hand wash sink on front line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/24 posted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on prep table near serving line and back of kitchen. Manager removed phones.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in ware washing area of black containers and pans.
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 10ppm. Employee made new solution, tested at 50ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes on grill make table 52F, per manager less than 1 hour. Cooler was not turned on. Manager turned on cooler at time of inspection, and voluntarily discarded tomatoes.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Manager refilled soap.
Ice bucket not inverted. Manager inverted during inspection.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Case of biscuits uncovered in walk-in freezer. Box closed at time of inspection.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags (t shirt bags, grocery store bags)with raw beef in WIF.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed link sausage 125F, sausage patty 125F on serving line. Employee reheated and placed on line.Recheck link sausage 137F, sausage patty 135F. Placed on line approximately 35 minutes ago.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease and dust accumulation.
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.