RED ELEPHANT PIZZA GRILL
2910 KERRY FOREST PKWY STE C3, Tallahassee FL 32309 · 850-443-3947
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water throughout entire establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $280
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2018061608 | Aug 20, 2018 | Jan 11, 2019 | $280 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile in kitchen missing by dry storage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple Kitchen ceiling tiles has grease/debris build up.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at back kitchen door around frame, side, and threshold leading to trash area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by ice machine in kitchen.
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Uncovered red sauce stored in walk in beer cooler not covered. Manager added lid and corrected.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floors not sealed completely throughout kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Multiple kitchen walls has debris/grease build up.
Dec 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade and dough mixer soiled with slime and food debris.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water throughout entire establishment.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of milk cheese stored in floor inside walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled behind dish machine.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with slime/food debris. Observed soda machine and nozzles soiled with mold like substance.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink near pizza making prep table. I provided operator with handwashing sign during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed slime build up on handwashing sink near dish machine area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of lids stored on floor in dry storage area.
Water leaking from pipe underneath dish machine.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dough mixer soiled with food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Accumulation of food debris on exterior of ware washing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed drink lids stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator properly placed item during inspection.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese 46°F near grill.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon thawing in ROP in walk in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint, employee pit on hat during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers wet nesting in ware wash area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler drawer under grill in poor repair, insulation exposed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handles.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield cracked in walk in cooler.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler in pizza station and walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clear containers in ware washing area.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water in hand washing sink in bar area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar not labeled under can opener.
Apr 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate16 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed yellow rice 45F in walk in cooler stored 48 hours ago, also observed penne pasta 48F, stored 48 hours ago; corn chowder 46F, stored 24 hours ago.; chicken wings 45F, stored 24 hours ago. Owner disposed of yellow rice, corn chowder, penne pasta, chicken wings.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed penne pasta 48, marinara 50F, shredded cheese 47F, corn chowder 46F, ground sausage 45F, chicken wings 45F, salmon 46F, shredded turkey breast 44F, ham 44F, homemade ranch 44F, yellow rice 45F in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed penne pasta 48, marinara 50F, shredded cheese 47F, corn chowder 46F, ground sausage 45F, chicken wings 45F, salmon 46F, shredded turkey breast 44F, ham 44F, homemade ranch 44F, yellow rice 45F in walk in cooler. Observed Alfredo 48F across from tortilla station, marinara 44F, ground sausage 46 at pizza station.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara 99F on front line beside pizza oven. Owner reheated to 168F.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on 1 pan chicken wings, 1 pan penne pasta.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon stored in ROP to thaw in walk in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing pizza no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting, clear containers, near dish machine.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed clear containers cracked in walk in cooler storing cheese.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed bagged trash on ground near dumpster.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed grease receptacle lid open.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth under cutting board back of kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield cracked in walk in cooler.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no Drain plug for either dumpster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease also observed housing of soda dispenser and back drop of soda dispenser with mold like substance.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on prep tables.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed corn meal stored in working container no label.
Jul 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 18, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast above salmon in cold holding unit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items cold holding at 322 pm: sliced turkey 51F, sliced tomatoes 46F, cooked rice 45F, chicken 47F, chicken breast 45F, cooked chicken 46F. At 425pm temps were rechecked and were cold holding at following temps. Rice 45F, chicken 47F, chicken breast 47F, sliced turkey 52F and sliced tomatoes at 42F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items cold holding at 322 pm: sliced turkey 51F, sliced tomatoes 46F, cooked rice 45F, chicken 47F, chicken breast 45F, cooked chicken 46F. At 425pm temps were rechecked and were cold holding at following temps. Rice 45F, chicken 47F, chicken breast 47F, sliced turkey 52F, sliced tomatoes 42F.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles without label in storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents with dust and debris over prep of pizza area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed medicine in servers area near clean dishes.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear storage bins stacked on top of each other still wet.
Stored food not covered. Observed corn meal without cover in kitchen area. Also observed tea completed with no lid in servers area.
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.