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PERSIS EXPRESS - STRAW HAT POKE

631 W MADISON ST STE 135, Tallahassee FL 32304

Last inspected Mar 13, 2025 · 5 visits since December 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence4703831
Grade history
DEC 23
MAR 24
MAR 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 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
Show 1 finding ▾
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/Return visit May 30, 2024 · Employee training for Kui Chen is expired. Operator has book, and will complete training. Time Extended
Mar 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food dumped in hand wash sink at front counter.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access.
Basic/29-38-4
Dec 8, 2023Inspection 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Did not observe paper towels at hand wash sink by front counter.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Food stored on floor. Observed rice on floor in storage area. Operator placed rice 6 inches off the floor during time of inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table.
Basic/21-12-4

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.