LEMON AND PEPPER
510 W BREVARD ST, Tallahassee FL 32301
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired June 1, 2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over lettuce inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed chicken during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings hot holding inside food warmer at 96F. Operator began to reheat food item during time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes and ice dumped inside hand sink inside kitchen.
Apr 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings hot holding at 110F for less than 4 hours. Operator began to reheat chicken during inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink next to three compartment with a temperature at 74F.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near three compartment sink.
Jan 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator does not have chlorine or quaternary chemical test strips.
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.
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.
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed trash on ground inside restroom. Operator cleaned restroom during inspection.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulation on hood vents above fryers.
Dec 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2023Call 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
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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. 3 employees hired over 60 days no proof of training.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed catfish 48F, chicken gizzards 47F, shrimp 48F. Per owner stored 45 minutes, placed in ice bath, catfish 43F, gizzards 43F, shrimp 43F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken thigh 103F, held 30 minutes per owner. Owner heated to 139F
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. No employee training addressed during previous callback 10/31/23.
Equipment in poor repair. Stand up cooler across from expo cooler not cooling food properly.
Stored food not covered. Observed catfish, chicken gizzards, oysters not covered.
Aug 29, 2023Call 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
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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. 3 employees hired over 60 days no proof of training.
Aug 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired June 1, 2023.
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 chicken bites 80F in prep area in area for 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken bites 80F in prep area in area for 4 hours. See stop sale. Sliced tomatoes 51F, gyro beef 46F, cheese 45F, mushrooms 61F in expo cooler held 2 hours per employee. Manager disposed of tomatoes and mushrooms, cheese and gyro beef. Fish 44F, chicken patty 54F, raw chicken 60F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken wings 112F, chicken wings 98F, fried chicken drumsticks 106F per employee in holding unit for 30 minutes, manager opted to reheat all items to 165F and hold.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed colander in hand washing sink near dish was sink.
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. 3 employees hired over 60 days no proof of training.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Manager washed and sanitized and placed in proper storage.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed take out containers not inverted beside fryer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board.
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.