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EASTERN RESTAURANT INC

6615 MAHAN DR STE 108, Tallahassee FL 32308 · 850.942.3777

Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4703068
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
APR 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Time marked during inspection.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $620

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2019031551Jun 4, 2019Feb 26, 2020$300
6--2018059417Aug 23, 2018May 3, 2019$320

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen above cooks line has grease/debris build up.
Basic/36-34-5
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions. Properly stored during inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 15, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Time marked during inspection.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 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. Egg rolls and chicken, time marked during inspection.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Condensation drain line in walk-in cooler dripping.
Basic/29-08-4
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle contacting food inside large sugar bin.
Basic/10-01-5
Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Observed out of order sign on unisex restroom. Per operator, slow flush. Operator demonstrated and flushed without restrictions. Operator removed sign from restroom door during inspection.
Basic/32-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing at room temperature. Operator placed in sink with cool running water during inspection.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and corn starch removed from original container not marked by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4
Food stored on floor. Pan of beef thawing.
Basic/08B-38-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At room temperature.
Basic/06-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar and starch.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.