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SOUTH STATION

1215 S ADAMS ST, Tallahassee FL 32301

Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 6 visits since September 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
Licence4703766
Grade history
SEP 23
MAR 24
MAR 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 live small insects inside kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 19, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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 Feb 19, 2026 · Did not observe employee food handler training during time of call back. Owner stated they are currently moving their location and will have it completed within the next 60 days. Time Extended
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Feb 19, 2026 · Did not observe employee food handler training during time of call back. Owner stated they are currently moving their location and will have it completed within the next 60 days. Time Extended
Oct 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 live small insects inside kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloths inside handwashing sink behind bar.
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
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale.
Intermediate/01C-01-4
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.
Intermediate/02A-01-5
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go cups stored on floor behind bar area.
Basic/25-05-4
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of soda cans stored on floor behind bar area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee beverage inside reach in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed ice tea in pitcher not covered at the bar area.
High priority/08B-02-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs 46F in expo cooler. Manager placed in an ice bath.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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 for operator to post.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at bar area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Verified current but not posted.
Basic/50-09-4

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.