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JOELLENS

300 S DUVAL ST #11, Tallahassee FL 32301

Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence4703760
Grade history
APR 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
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. Emailed to operator to post.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen area soiled with accumulated dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board located at pickup station.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink located by dish machine use for a dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled,located in the dish area.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, the pickup station storage area.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line located by the heating lamp.
Basic/22-16-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container located by the slicer and sugar located in waitress station.
Basic/02D-01-5
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced chicken 48°F in expo cooler near office, per manager placed 1 hour ago, manager stored in walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on expo cooler.
Basic/12B-07-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed panko in working container in storage area, not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
May 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch apron, then touch clean ladle, no hand wash.
High priority/12A-28-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes 54F, shredded cheese 51F, chorizo 51F, spinach 48F, shrimp 51F, crawfish 53F, crab 53F, Bradley sausage 51F. Per kitchen manager items stored 2 hours ago, manager stored items inside walk in freezer to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed windex stored on shelf with pans in dish wash area.
High priority/41-10-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed expo cooler near hand wash sink not keeping food cold, all food items temped above 41F.
Basic/14-74-7
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink stored above expo cooler.
Basic/12B-07-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright in servers area.
Basic/24-18-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizing solution in buckets stored on floor near hand washing sink in cooks area.
Basic/21-38-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice not labeled in dry storage area.
Basic/02D-01-5
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. Emailed to operator to post.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Food stored on floor. Observed buns, hoagie rolls stored on floor in WIF. Employee moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on equipment door.
Basic/10-20-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloths in use throughout kitchen.
Basic/21-10-4

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.