GOVERNORS CLUB
202 S ADAMS ST, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 2240650
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted in kitchen area. Operator inverted plates during time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep table. Operator 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 bag stored next to clean dishes in ware wash area, and employee cell phone stored on food prep table.. Operator removed personal items during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood and soiled with grease.
Mar 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat food items inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed food item during inspection.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch cell phone and grab item off floor without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee removed gloves, properly washed hands and put on new gloves to complete task.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Blue cheese 55F Crab 54F Shredded cheese 55F. Operator placed food items inside reach in freezer during inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed surface sanitizer on prep table next to food items. Employee removed chemical during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed whisk inside handwashing sink next to fryers. Operator removed utensil during inspection.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed hot water sanitizer not reaching proper temperature during inspection. I advised operator to set up three compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize dishes properly until dish machine is fixed.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of food debris on exterior of ware washing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on table in kitchen area.
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 top of microwave oven.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food prep with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting on drying rack in ware washing area.
Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream and pork stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator properly placed items during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents accumulated with grease and dust. Observed reach in cooler across from prep sink gaskets soiled with mold like substance
May 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Chef shut down ice machine and has employee cleaning it.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface inside bottom reach in cooler.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing a watch. Cook removed watch.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in rock salt. Employee removed scoop from salt.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed cloths from both cutting boards.
Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Chef removed can opener and had can opener cleaned.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used for dumping ice next to the ice machine bottom kitchen.
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.