JASON'S DELI
2335 APALACHEE PKWY, Tallahassee FL 32301
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes 48F at expo cooler near bun warmer. Manager placed on ice, tomatoes on line approximately 40 minutes.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2017060039 | Dec 15, 2017 | Jan 17, 2018 | $360 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 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: Sliced tomatoes 48F Smoked Turkey 47F Ham 46F Pico de gallo 48F Corn salsa 48F. Operator placed food items inside walk-in cooler during time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped inside hand sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back of restaurant near drive thru.
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 food prep table near drive thru.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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: Pico de gallo 48F Pasta salad 58F. Operator placed food items inside walk 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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of potatoes stored on floor across from prep table, and box of vanilla ice cream mix stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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 less than 4 hours: Tomatoes 45F Tuna 48F Ham 48F Turkey 47F. Operator placed items on ice during inspection.
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 less than 4 hours: Tomatoes 45F Tuna 48F Ham 48F Turkey 47F. Operator placed items on ice during inspection.
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.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near back door.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch cellphone and then bread, no glove change, or hand wash.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole 47F, per employee placed 40 minutes ago, manager placed on ice; also observed tuna 51F, per employee placed 40 minutes ago, placed on ice.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine.
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 salmon thawing in ROP in walk in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of clear containers in ware wash area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler near hand wash sink, front line leaking.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near 3 compartment sink. Also observed standing water under reach in cooler near hand wash sink, front line.
Light not functioning. Observed light out near back door and in kitchen area near warners.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation. Also observed mold like substance on housing of both drink dispensers near soda spigots.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean inserts in ware washing area.
Stored food not covered. Observed tomatoes in working container no lid, walk in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at faucet, handwash sink near ice machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in standing water near back door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice, and aujus sauce mix in working containers, no label.
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched inspectors shoulder then proceeded to touch RTE food without changing gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed broccoli cheddar soup 108F in Hot Hold Make Table at cook line. Per manager less than four hours. Manager began to reheat soup in microwave during inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed approximately ten employees working with no certified food manager on duty.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of mold-like substance outside of ice chute in dining area and accumulation of food debris on outside of ice cream machine in dining area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple personal employee beverages stored next to packages juice and desserts in reach in cooler near front counter.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cleaning food contact surface then put on gloves, engage in food handling without washing hands.
Employee touched hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed food handler touch head covering and then engage in food handling without washing hands and replacing gloves.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed window cleaner stored above clean dishes on dish rack.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ceiling of ice machine bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance in soda machine drip tray. Observed fan vent in low boy reach in cooler on cook line with accumulation of dust.
Stored food not covered. Observed butter stored uncovered in walk-in cooler.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees change gloves no hand wash.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes 48F at expo cooler near bun warmer. Manager placed on ice, tomatoes on line approximately 40 minutes.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food no hair restraint.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed trash on floor in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drawer under bun warmer with food debris and dried liquid spillage.
Stored food not covered. Observed sausages in reach in cooler by bun warmer not covered and butter and leafy lettuce in walk in cooler not covered. Manager placed lids on all items during inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking hot water faucet mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar, white sugar, au jus mix and rice, no label back of kitchen. Manager printed and placed labels during inspection.
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.