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SAGE RESTAURANT

3534 MACLAY BLVD S UNIT 1, Tallahassee FL 32312 · 850.270.9396

Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats170
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4703063
Grade history
NOV 23
JAN 25
MAY 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn at 45°, cabbage 53°, less than 4 hours per operator.
High priority/03A-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 · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2015021948Mar 26, 2015Jun 12, 2015$200

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. 1 egg with broken shell, discarded by operator.
High priority/01B-14-4/Corrective Action Taken
Clams/mussels/oysters tag missing required information.
Intermediate/01C-09-5
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm, remade and brought to 200 ppm.
High priority/22-43-4
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Some tags missing. Employees instructed to date and save tags.
Intermediate/01C-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Put at Triple sink to be washed.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf by cleaned pans. Properly stored during inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in sink on line.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans rewashed and Properly stored during inspection.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Advisory posted during inspection.
Intermediate/02A-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Cooler fan guards.
Basic/36-51-4
Stored food not covered. Bread in reach-in cooler. Properly stored during inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn at 45°, cabbage 53°, less than 4 hours per operator.
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing Sani bucket.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Two hand sinks in kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sautéed mushrooms and onions at 45°, less than 4 hours per operator, items improperly iced, re-iced properly.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of Sani tablets on prep table.
High priority/41-10-4
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Digital thermometer reading 35°, actual temp 43°.
Intermediate/05-05-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of micro wave.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach-in coolers.
Basic/05-09-4

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.