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SIGNATURE LOUNGE

242 E ORANGE AVE, Tallahassee FL 32304 · 850-877-0372

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4703797
Grade history
JUL 23
FEB 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 36 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at three compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Dec 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 17, 2025Call 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 Nov 17, 2025 · Did not observe food handler certificate during time of callback. Certificate was not filled out properly. Time Extended
Sep 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cranberry juice inside reach in cooler. Operator properly placed eggs during time of inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee opened water bottles inside reach in cooler. Operator threw drinks away during time of inspection.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents accumulated with grease and food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed grease filter blocking handwashing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed filter during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Did not observed consumer advisory inside establishment. I printed operator a copy during inspection.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris on hood vents.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over biscuits in reach in cooler. Raw eggs were moved by operator.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw eggs 51F. Operator moved to another cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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. Printed on site for operator
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sink blocked with equipment.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
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
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with salt no label
Basic/02D-01-5

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.