JENNY'S LUNCH BOX
295 N MAGNOLIA DR, Tallahassee FL 32308 · 850-942-9766
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed small flying insects in the following locations: approximately 5-7 in-kitchen area and 4 in back of establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2017008797 | Feb 23, 2017 | Mar 20, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has hole at the bottom to outside.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank by Coca Cola cooker in front of house not secured.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen prep area by mop sink and triple sink with broken or missing tiles.
Aug 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed small flying insects in the following locations: approximately 5-7 in-kitchen area and 4 in back of establishment.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed heavy grease accumulation on hood system and hood filters.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind three compartment sink.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish sanitizer at 0 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ham in walk in cooler.
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.
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/
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed beverage container on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked cups not dry.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed two plastic containers in mop sink.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face then stacked clean dishes without washing hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed carton of shelled eggs over raw beef in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two packs of raw beef at 50F for three hours. Employee took beef to freezer to bring back to 41F.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed eggs and hash browns kept with time with no written plan. Will email operator template.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles under hand sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on inside of ice machine door. Also, ice scoop in dirty pan under soda machine in server area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tanks unchained in dry storage area.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed oil stored on floor and hash browns stored in mop sink.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed whisk hung on nail by the wiring.
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.