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KACEYS HOME COOKING

2545 N MONROE ST, Tallahassee FL 32303 · 850.727.0854

Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats180
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4703100
Grade history
AUG 24
JUN 25
JUN 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a pan of sliced sausage at 44F, Per operator been in the walk-in cooler since yesterday manager threw it away. See Stop Sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Oct 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk Wash cold holding at 48F for less than 4 hours. Operator placed milk wash on ice bath during time of inspection. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Lettuce 47F Sliced tomatoes 51F. Operator placed food items on ice bath during time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with slime/food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Aug 1, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 1, 2025 · Did not observed employee food safety training certificates. Manager of restaurant was not present during time of call back to provide documents. Time Extended
Jun 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 11, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Warning given on previous routine inspection. Operator in process of getting employees certified.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly 00ppm reading on test strips. Must wash,rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Basic/16-55-4/Warning
Jun 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a pan of sliced sausage at 44F, Per operator been in the walk-in cooler since yesterday manager threw it away. See Stop Sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 06-01-24.
Basic/50-09-4
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine and can opener with mold like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in kitchen area next to upright reach in cooler and in server area.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of mold-like substance/dust on vents above buffet line and kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops stored in soiled bins at both ice machines in storage area. Manager stored scoops in clean bins during inspection.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking from sink next to dish machine. Per manager maintenance was called and parts were ordered on 12-15-23. Manager is waiting on delivery for repair.
Basic/29-11-4

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.