UPDRAFT
507 W GAINES ST, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 904-403-1094
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above fish in unit under grill.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at second hand-sink in kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand sink by dish tank.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. One Hand-sink in kitchen handles not working. Second hand-sink is working.
Sep 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Pico de gallo 50F Lettuce 56F Pepper jack cheese 49F. Operator placed items inside reach in cooler. Observed Steak and Macaroni pasta cold holding for more than 4 hours: Steak 46F Macaroni pasta 50F.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottles of sanitizer inside kitchen. Operator labeled bottles during time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks in prep table in kitchen. Employee removed items during time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen area. Emailed operator a handwashing sign during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents accumulated with grease and dust.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed ground beef stored on top of box containing raw chicken. Operator properly placed ground beef during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener bladed soiled with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent above prep table and air vent installed in wall next to prep table accumulated with dust.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys on prep table.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed deli sheets stored on floor in dining area.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above fish in unit under grill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink near dish machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food, no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of inserts above 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef thawing on counter.
May 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 17, 2024Call 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
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum sealed cooked pork, chicken and ground beef. Per employee, packaged no more than 7 days, packaged at neighboring business under same owner, license number 4703678. No approved Haccp plan nor variance for either business
Mar 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter : salsa 48F, less than 1 hour per employee. Moved to storage reach in coolers at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Measuring cup stored in cook line hand wash sink. Removed at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Drink making area added to front counter. Observed glasses, ice bin, and simple syrups. Employee states drinks are made in area. Coolers adde to "office" area. Hand wash sink removed from dish pit.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum sealed cooked pork, chicken and ground beef. Per employee, packaged no more than 7 days, packaged at neighboring business under same owner, license number 4703678. No approved Haccp plan nor variance for either business
Accumulation of debris in warewashing machine in external visual area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In flat top drawers. Bags opened at time of inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cook line reach in and table. Removed, washed, and relocated at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Hot hold oven on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris/dust on dry storage area and window sill. Dust accumulation on fan in expo area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In 3 door prep area reach in.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer spray bottle stored next to fresh cilantro.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed mahi under flat top stored and thawing in ROP.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with dirt and or mold like substance on reach in cooler beside hand wash sink.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed a marinate for chicken in open container on table beside hand wash sink.
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.