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KOOL BEANZ CAFE

921 THOMASVILLE RD, Tallahassee FL 32303 · (850)224-2466

Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats86
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4702526
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
MAY 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef 127F hot held at cook line. Manager reheated beef and corrected to 171F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cold water handle missing at handwashing sink in back prep area.
Basic/29-09-4
Ice buildup in two reach-in freezers in rear prep area and one chest freezer in main prep area.
Basic/14-69-4
May 22, 2025Inspection 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 following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Bean cake mix 46F Trout 45F. Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand sink next to three compartment sink. Operator added sign to hand sink during inspection.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 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 dishwasher machine chlorine 0ppm. Manager replaced sanitizer and corrected to chlorine 50ppm during inspection.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef 127F hot held at cook line. Manager reheated beef and corrected to 171F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Feb 28, 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 multiple food items held over 41F in make table at cook line: Sliced pork 47F, pork strips 56F, curly cooked pasta 46F, shredded cheese 47F, and cooked linguine 49F at 12:5. Per manager all food items held since 11:00. Manager added all food items held in make table to written time plan during inspection with time marks.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on vents in both walk in coolers and on ceiling above dining area.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink stored on dish machine. Employee discarded drink during inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 23, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

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. Butter 47F Swiss cheese 48F Baked beans 45F Black beans 48F, manager states items were recently delivered or held out of refrigeration during prep. Items iced or moved to colder unit at time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Aug 23, 2023 · Observed baked beans cooling 114F, Black beans 52 cooling, Butter 44F, Swiss cheese 45. Time Extended
Aug 22, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw beef, changed gloves with no hand wash. Continued to handle clean plates and tortillas. Discussed with manager.
High priority/12A-07-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 47F Swiss cheese 48F Baked beans 45F Black beans 48F, manager states items were recently delivered or held out of refrigeration during prep. Items iced or moved to colder unit at time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door.
High priority/29-34-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Outside back door.
Basic/33-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White mold like substandard on beer walk in cooler shelves.
Basic/23-03-4

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.