GEO'S POOL & PUB
2717 MAHAN DRIVE, Tallahassee FL 32317 · 850-727-7498
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
SEP 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on stand up freezer located in the rear of the kitchen.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Grouper thawed while still in its packaging.
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: Grilled chicken 67F Chicken wings 60F. Chef stored chicken inside reach in freezer 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.
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. Observed Grouper thawed while still in its packaging.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on food prep table. Employee threw drink away during time of inspection.
Exterior backdoor has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken tenders sitting in water to thaw.
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on food prep table. Operator removed drinks during time of inspection.
Exterior backdoor has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with dust.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of red beans.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped inside handwashing sink at bar.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
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 prep table in kitchen area. Employee removed cell phone during inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold of backdoor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice inside ice machine next to 2 door reach in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside microwave above prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease and dust.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken sitting in prep sink to thaw. Employee ran water over chicken during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris and grease behind three compartment sink and prep sink
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed three compartment faucet leaking.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed red cups wet nesting in servers area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation. Also observed bottom of reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink soiled with food debris.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed several employees wash hands for 5-7 seconds.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
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. Observed grouper in packaging thawing in reach in cooler.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed tomatoes stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash no guard.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in ice machine touching ice, near mop sink.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed tongs stored on mop sink faucet.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed to ambient thermometer in reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sign at sink in bar area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler near bread racks soiled with food debris, shelving and bottom of cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed spaghetti noodles not covered in reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink.
Aug 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed fish stored next to raw chicken that was not covered.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on stand up freezer located in the rear of the kitchen.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk in reach in cooler that employee stated was opened 2 days ago not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on the interior flap of ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area and dining area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches; 1 inside a mop bucket, 1 on the floor to the left of the ice machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold on back exit door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris, plastic, broken glass behind prep tables, sinks, ice machine, bread racks.
Food stored on floor. Observed frozen chicken wings stored on floor near bread racks.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed stand up reach in located by bread racks with food debris on shelves and the bottom of cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken breast thawing in sink no running water.
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.