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5032 CAPITAL CIR SW STE 8, Tallahassee FL 32305 · 6269930788

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4702917
Grade history
NOV 23
JUL 24
APR 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 8 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 to operator and posted.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 2026Call 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
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 9, 2026 · Training still expired. Operator stated waiting on books to arrive. Time Extended
Apr 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap during time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Basic/12B-02-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on food prep table.
Basic/40-06-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door open. Operator closed door, but there is a gap at threshold.
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor inside walk kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at handwashing sink near three compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on food prep table.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Owner turned on hot water during inspection. Water was at 73°F.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of gray tubs above 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Stored food not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving rusting in walk in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored on prep tables.
Basic/21-12-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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 to operator and posted.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at hand washing sink.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed seals in WIC soiled with dirt and food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed black to go containers and lids stored upright. Manager stored inverted during inspection.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed broccoli, pork strips, shrimp in WIC not covered, also observed raw chicken in RIF not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5

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