MIDTOWN UPTOWN CAFE & CATERING
1325 MICCOSUKEE RD, Tallahassee FL 32308 · 2199800
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook on kitchen line didn't wash hands before changing gloves and changing stations.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available at time of inspection to check dish machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust/grease build up on kitchen ceiling tiles in both kitchens above cooks line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile by hand sink near dish tank missing
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by dish tank and 2nd kitchen no handwashing signs.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish tank has debris build up.
Jan 29, 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Grease, debris build up on kitchen ceiling tiles.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has a gap on threshold.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In both kitchens ceiling tiles are soiled with grease and dust.
Sep 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator only had quaternary ammonium 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.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment still conducting special process of smoking and vacuum packaging salmon after process waiver was denied.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles accumulated with dust, and grease.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Exterior doors has a gap at the sides that opens to the outside.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in dish area, bathroom, and hand washing sink in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in establishment accumulated with grease, and debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 10, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed operator vacuum packaging smoked salmon to sell to customers. Operator does not have HACCP plan or variance.
Apr 30, 2024Call 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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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed operator vacuum packaging smoked salmon to sell to customers. Operator does not have HACCP plan or variance.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2024Call 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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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed operator vacuum packaging smoked salmon to sell to customers. Operator does not have HACCP plan or variance.
Jan 24, 2024Call 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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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed operator vacuum packaging smoked salmon to sell to customers. Operator does not have HACCP plan or variance.
Nov 21, 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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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed operator vacuum packaging smoked salmon to sell to customers. Operator does not have HACCP plan or variance.
Sep 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed dish washer go from dirty to cleans plates with no hand washing in between.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container in hand wash sink by dish washer. Manager removed container.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed operator vacuum packaging smoked salmon to sell to customers. Operator does not have HACCP plan or variance.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth under cutting board on cook line. Also wet wiping cloth on top of cutting board not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over clean utensils.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper goods/cups and napkins floor.
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.