LEON'S AT LAKE ELLA
1611 N MONROE ST, Tallahassee FL 32303
Last inspected Apr 25, 2025 · 3 visits since May 2024
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.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed offsite storage area with reach- in coolers,Freezers, mixer, hand sink and dish machine. Plans weren't submitted for the new storage building.
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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
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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. Employee set up three compartment sink with Quaternary sanitizer checked 300ppm.
Employee handled garbage and returned back to wash dishes and handle cleaned dish ware failed to wash his hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle sitting on top of the soda machine, Manager removed and stored correctly during inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed offsite storage area with reach- in coolers,Freezers, mixer, hand sink and dish machine. Plans weren't submitted for the new storage building.
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.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in the dry station dish ware being stacked.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The bathroom in the dining area.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe underneath handwashing sink.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, raw shell eggs. Operator properly stored during inspection.
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.