EDISON RESTAURANT
470 SUWANNEE ST, Tallahassee FL 32399 · 850.684.2117
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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APR 26
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels during time of inspection.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing behind three compartment sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Printed sign for operator during time of inspection.
Apr 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: pasta 56F. Operator placed food item inside walk-in cooler during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food item hot holding for less than 4 hours during time of inspection: Lobster Bisque: 120F. Operator began to reheat food item during time of inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing in ware wash area.
Exterior backdoor has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in ware wash area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Plumbing system in disrepair at three compartment sink. Observed water draining onto floor where employees walk. Operator stated the plumbers are coming out tomorrow to fix water and plumbing. I informed kitchen manager to discontinue three compartment sink until it is fixed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go trays stored on floor in back of kitchen.
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food item cold holding less than 4 hours: Egg wash 45F. Operator placed egg wash inside walk in cooler during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drinks on prep table. Operator removed drinks during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment wet nesting on drying dish rack.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in dish machine area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef sitting in water to thaw. Operator ran water over beef during inspection.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cutting board soiled. Cutting board on line has cut marks and stains.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and mixer head.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar sink.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Menus reprinted in house with advisory during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pump sprayer not labeled.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food service pans 1/2, 1/3.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Bag of onions stored in dirty dish area. Properly stored during inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on cutting board.
Jun 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact shelf on cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 ceiling tiles above cook line are sagging leaving an open gap on sides.
Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose Bibb mop sink.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the chemical area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Drain cover(s) missing mop sink. Manager placed cover on the mop sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the back drying area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the bar area.
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.