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SOUTHERN BELLA'S KITCHEN

4727 CRAWFORDVILLE RD UNIT 4, Tallahassee FL 32305 · 850-590-7238

Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4703919
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food item hot holding for less than 4 hours: Yellow rice 130F. Employee began to reheat food items during time during time of inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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
Oct 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food item hot holding for less than 4 hours: Yellow rice 130F. Employee began to reheat food items during time during time of inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on food preparation table. Operator removed drink during time of inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over salad in reach in cooler. Owner stored properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water. Owner started thawing with running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at faucet in prep sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, no label. Owner labeled during inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.