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NELSONS BURGER BAR LLC

805 S MACOMB ST, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 8508435941

Last inspected Oct 15, 2025 · 9 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4703380
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
OCT 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator flyer to post.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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: Sliced Tomatoes 56F Coleslaw 50F. Operator placed food items on ice baths during time during time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cheese inside reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings cold holding more than 4 hours: Chicken wings 46F
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than. 4 hours: Meatballs 46F Lettuce 47F. Operator placed food items inside reach in cooler during time of inspection. Observed following food item cold holding more than 4 hours: Chicken wings 46F. *See stop sale for Chicken
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside microwave.
Basic/22-08-4
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths, for chlorine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table next to onion. Kitchen manager removed during inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer across from grill.
Basic/14-69-4
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cheese in upright cooler. Operator properly stored during inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle, handwash sink in kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4
Feb 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk in RIC not dated, per owner opened two days ago.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator flyer to post.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning

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.