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POCKETS POOL & PUB

2810 SHARER RD SUITE 7, Tallahassee FL 32312 · 850.510.4415

Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4702667
Grade history
MAY 24
FEB 25
MAY 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed multiple food items held at above 41F in make table/reach in cooler at cook line: Make Table: diced tomatoes 56F, sliced tomatoes 58F, diced chicken 60F, shredded cheese blend 58F, sliced ham 56F, turkey 56F. Reach in Cooler: uncooked bacon 55F and sour cream 55F.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2016002150Jan 4, 2016Mar 3, 2016$160

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Dec 11, 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 ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles on dishwasher.
High priority/41-10-4/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over cheese in reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles on dishwasher.
High priority/41-10-4/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Drain cover(s) missing. Several in kitchen.
Basic/29-18-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser on dishwasher.
High priority/41-10-4
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
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Drain cover(s) missing. Several in kitchen.
Basic/29-18-4
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Dented cans present. # 10 can of jalapeños peppers. Removed from stock.
High priority/01B-01-4
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed multiple food items held at above 41F in make table/reach in cooler at cook line: Make Table: diced tomatoes 56F, sliced tomatoes 58F, diced chicken 60F, shredded cheese blend 58F, sliced ham 56F, turkey 56F. Reach in Cooler: uncooked bacon 55F and sour cream 55F.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items held at above 41F in make table/reach in cooler at cook line: Make Table: diced tomatoes 56F, sliced tomatoes 58F, diced chicken 60F, shredded cheese blend 58F, sliced ham 56F, turkey 56F. Per employee all food items have been held over four hours. See stop sale. Reach in Cooler: sliced tomatoes 54F, shredded cheese blend 52F, uncooked bacon 55F, diced chicken 52F, sour cream 55F, ambient temperature 52F at 4:30. Per manager sliced tomatoes, shredded cheese blend, and diced chicken prepared today at 2:30 and moved food items to colder reach in cooler for proper cold holding. See stop sale for other food items. Per manager maintenance will be scheduled for make table/reach in cooler repair and food will not be stored in reach in cooler until repaired.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of slime-like substance in soda nozzles at soda machine in storage area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed make table/reach in cooler at cook line maintaining ambient temperature 52F at 4:30 and 5:15.
Basic/14-74-7
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water handle inoperable at hand wash sink in dish area.
Basic/29-08-4

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.