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1225 PARK AVENUE, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850-877-8471
Last inspected Dec 30, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed fly trap by walk in cooler with dead flies with approximately 20 flies.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on food prep table near walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at station 2 soiled with food debris.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water on floor underneath three compartment prep sink. Employee informed me because a heavy amount of water was drained at once it overflowed. I advised operator to call plumber. Area was cleaned and sanitized during time of inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at handwashing sink near cook line.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Chicken noodle soup cold holding for more than 4 hours at 45F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken noodle soup cold holding for more than 4 hours at 45F. *see stop sale*
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed women's receptacle overflowing with trash.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris in microwave on server line next to toaster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean dishes.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food and water on cook line across from fryers.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fruit dumped inside handwashing sink next to soda machine. Operator removed food item during time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside microwave on expo line. Operator cleaned microwave during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease accumulation on hood vents.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at handwashing sink next to soda machine.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bacon 51°F inside reach in cooler, per manager placed 30 minutes ago, manager placed into walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee pour sanitizing water in handwashing sink near dish machine.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 79°F, at handwashing sink in cook's station.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean spoons stored in container with mold like substance and or dirt, food, coffee, in server's area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed inserts in ware washing area wet nesting.
Stored food not covered. Observed pies not covered in reach in cooler in servers area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls behind fryers, grills soiled with grease and food.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at faucets, handwashing sink in server's area and cook's station.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored on line in cook's station.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no time marked on cut potatoes. Employee stated out at 7:00-under 4 hours.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup in hand wash sink. Manager removed cup.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two bottles not labeled in chemical area. Manager added name to bottles.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufle cup with no handle in container of seasoning. Manager removed container.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on vent in server/ expo area.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee open cup in kitchen. Manager threw cup away.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambros stacked in prep area that were not dry.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of lettuce in floor of walk in cooler. Manager put lettuce on the shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white container of flour not labeled. Manager labeled.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in servers area.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed fly trap by walk in cooler with dead flies with approximately 20 flies.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks in servers area stored with tong side up.
Stored food not covered. Observed tea that was made without a lid on front line.
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