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IZZY PUB AND SUSHI BAR

1123 THOMASVILLE RD STE C, Tallahassee FL 32303 · 850-222-5000

Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4703639
Grade history
SEP 24
JUN 25
SEP 25
APR 26
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by approximately 11 live roaches seen under and around three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jun 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient shell eggs 53f, shrimp 48f, sausage 48f. Per operator placed in there from another reach in 20 min ago, temperatures high because prep cook is constantly in and out of that fridge.
High priority/03A-02-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack stored in box with onions.
Basic/40-06-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of steam well.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink behind bar slow draining.
Basic/29-20-5
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas.
Basic/38-02-4
The state's own report →
Apr 16, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by approximately 11 live roaches seen under and around three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 15, 2026 · Roach activity present as evidenced by approximately 5 live roaches and 1 dead roach seen under and around three compartment sink. Time Extended
Apr 14, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by approximately 11 live roaches seen under and around three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water turned off for 2 handwash sinks located behind sushi bar and in prep area.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink located in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink located in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored above mixed greens in reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with black template for time as a public health control.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at sushi bar.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cutting board in back.
Basic/12B-07-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By sink near dish washer.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Steam table where miso is located has buildup around outside.
Basic/23-03-4
Water leaking from faucet at hand wash sink by dish area.
Basic/29-11-4
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Tray of raw shell eggs stored above container of sauce in Avantco double door reach in cooler. Manager inverted.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Bowl with no handle used to dispense bread crumbs. Manager removed during inspection.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris and grease.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls and ceiling.
Basic/36-68-5
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance and grease
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen
Basic/36-27-5
Nov 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Lunch menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
Employee beverage container and personal phones on a food preparation table/shelving in kitchen area.
Basic/12B-07-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen/dish areas.
Basic/36-73-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in storage area.
Basic/42-01-4
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breaded pork 48F and shrimp 49F in kitchen reach in cooler at 9:15. Per manager door was frequently opened at 8:15. Manager moved pork and shrimp to separate reach in cooler to cool properly. New temperature at 10:00: breaded pork 46F and shrimp 46F.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of ginger stored on floor under handwash sink in bar area and next to three compartment sink in dish area. Manager properly stored ginger during inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed tray of raw salmon stored above uncut avocados and apples. Manager properly stored tray of raw salmon on bottom shelf of refrigerator with other raw fish.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork belly 44F and breaded pork 45F in reach in cooler at kitchen area at 11:40. Per manager door has been open. New temperature at 1:15: pork belly 43F and breaded pork 43F.
High priority/03A-02-5
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary kit available for three compartment sink but no chlorine test kit for dishwashing machine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Observed floor, ceiling, walls, oven exterior, and hood soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris at kitchen area.
Basic/36-73-4

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