LAFAYETTE
1241 E LAFAYETTE ST, Tallahassee FL 32301
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
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.
4 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 lettuce 66F and spring mix 66F in expo across from fryer. Per manager placed 4 hours ago.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over spinach in walk in cooler. Owner stored eggs properly.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of pans in ware was area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at sink near ice machine.
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 66F and spring mix 66F in expo across from fryer. Per manager placed 4 hours ago.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 66F and spring mix 66F in expo across from fryer. Per manager placed 4 hours ago.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand wash sink near employee entrance. Owner moved trash can.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no license displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on coffee maker.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in back door.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed grease lid open, back of establishment.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 113°
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign on sink near ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve spoons stored upright on expo cooler near employee entrance.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar, corn starch not labeled. Employee labeled items.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in employee area, employee replaced paper towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense bread crumbs, employee replaced with scoop.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease and dust.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink stored on prep table, employee removed cup.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. Employee removed cell phone.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle. Manager removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans in walk in cooler with dust accumulation.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bread crumbs stored in working container not labeled.
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