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THA CADDY SHACK

2737 BLAIR STONE RD, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850-688-4403

Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats90
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4702281
Grade history
APR 24
APR 25
JUN 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 25 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed Sewage/wastewater backing up through drains underneath three compartment sink in kitchen.
High priority/28-26-5/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $920

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2025037789Apr 29, 2025Aug 12, 2025$520
6--2022047051Sep 19, 2022Nov 8, 2022$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Floor throughout kitchen soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fryers soiled with grease and food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Oct 23, 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
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Food stored on floor. Observed pack of water bottles stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator properly placed water during time of inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White deep freezer next to stove.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior and interior of refrigerator soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryers soiled with grease and food debris. Observed rack stores next to fryers accumulated with grease and food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on cook line.
Basic/36-22-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed refrigerator soiled with grease and food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors soiled underneath fryers on cook line.
Basic/36-10-4
Apr 30, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 29, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator plunge drain in kitchen area then proceeded to put on gloves to prepare food. Operator removed gloves, washed hands and began to prepare food during time of inspection.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed Sewage/wastewater backing up through drains underneath three compartment sink in kitchen.
High priority/28-26-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in kitchen area next to event space door.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside microwave.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler across from fryers accumulated with soiled with mold like substance and slime. Observed rack containing to go plates soiled with grease and food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipes under hand sink next to three compartment sink.
Basic/29-08-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor underneath fryers soiled with grease and food debris.
Basic/36-10-4
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw 45F, tuna 45F in reach in cooler, per owner stored 45 minutes ago. Owner placed on ice bath. Coleslaw 43F, tuna 43F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot dogs 124F, reheated to 165F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink near 3 compartment sink. Owner replaced soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink near bar area.
Intermediate/27-16-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food stored in refrigerator with establishment food.
Basic/08B-49-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in cooler near stove.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris. Also observed fryers, stove, oven soiled with grease and food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. Observed light burned out near 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-62-4
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield cover broken near 3 compartment sink.
Basic/38-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handles of refrigerator, reach in coolers soiled with dirt and or food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clam shell containers stored upright near stove. Owner stored properly.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license 6/1/23.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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. Emailed operator flyer.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed owner no hair restraint preparing food.
Basic/13-03-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near exit door.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled behind fryers, ovens, stand up coolers.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed ovens, stove, fryers with food and grease accumulation.
Basic/22-08-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all three standup reach in coolers soiled with food and liquids.
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. Observed relish not covered in cooler below expo.
Basic/08B-12-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking three compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4

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.