WAHOO SEAFOOD GRILL
2714 GRAVES RD STE B, Tallahassee FL 32303
Last inspected Mar 3, 2025 · 7 visits since January 2024
□ 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.
JAN 24
MAR 24
MAY 24
JUL 24
MAR 25
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on surface of make table at cook line. Manager discarded roach and sanitized location during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2024047302 | Jul 24, 2024 | Sep 6, 2024 | $800 |
| 6--2024031803 | May 24, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm chlorine solution.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Oyster Rockefeller sauce dated 2-12 -25, Discarded by operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash cold holding at 45F, Operator added ice.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Serving trays under soap dispenser.
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. On the line and in the walk in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on the floor, Properly stored during inspection.
Jul 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on surface of make table at cook line. Manager discarded roach and sanitized location during inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed five dead roaches in the following areas: three dead in small storage room, one dead on reach in cooler door, one dead on floor in prep area. Manager discarded dead roaches and sanitized locations during inspection.
Jul 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Manager primed machine and corrected to chlorine 50ppm during inspection.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on surface of make table at cook line. Manager discarded roach and sanitized location during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shelled eggs held at ambient temperature 47F in walk in cooler at 4:30. Per manager cooler door has been frequently opened at 3:00. Manager called maintenance for repair during inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed five dead roaches in the following areas: three dead in small storage room, one dead on reach in cooler door, one dead on floor in prep area. Manager discarded dead roaches and sanitized locations during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler.
May 25, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 24, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 9 flying insects in the following locations: 5 live in dish area and 4 live in bar area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 11 live roaches in the following locations: 7 live in reach in cooler gasket at cook line, 2 live in dish area, 1 live in dry storage area, and 1 live near mop sink.
Shellstock stored without tag. Observed approximately 10 oysters with no tag in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple items held above 41F in cooler in cook line at 1:15: Expo Cooler: cut lettuce 46F, shredded cheddar 47F, and sliced tomatoes 45F. Make Table: cut lettuce 44F and coleslaw 48F. Per manager food items held since 11:00. Manager moved food items into walk in cooler during inspection.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Observed approximately 10 oysters in walk in cooler without tag. See stop sale.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 82 dead roaches in the following locations: 3 dead in reach in cooler at cook line, 10 dead at grill station, 7 dead in dish area, 1 dead in large dry storage room, 55 dead in small dry storage room, 3 dead in dining room, 2 dead in mop sink area, and 1 dead in server station.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed large accumulation of debris in small dry storage room and behind cook line.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar dish machine tested at 0ppm. Machine primed and tested at 100ppm. Kitchen dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over case of heavy cream and case of horseradish. Manager moved eggs at time of inspection.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle cell phone with gloved hands then handle clean tongs and ladles with same gloves. Discussed with employee, employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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. Only general consumer advisory posted. Provided oyster advisory sign to operator. Posted at time of inspection.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi and tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Bags cut open at time of inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Under side emergency door to server station.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in cooler by door.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher by bar swinging doors in recharge zone.
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. Observed rotten spinach stored in produce walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pimento cheese spread 47F in second reach in cooler at front line at 11:50. Reach in cooler ambient temperature 50F. Per manager held since 11-13-24. See stop sale. Maintenance arrived for repair during inspection.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed blue cheese crumbles 51F in make table at front line at 11:50, cooling since 11:00, down to 50F at 12:45. Ambient temperature in connected reach in cooler: 50F. Employee placed bag of ice on blue cheese during inspection. New temperature at 1:30: 43F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance in soda nozzle holster at bar area. Manager cleaned nozzle holster during inspection.
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 thawed mahi mahi in reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to be removed from packaging prior to thawing in walk in cooler. Manager removed mahi mahi from packaging during inspection.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed ambient temperature 50F for both reach in coolers at front line. Maintenance arrived for repair during inspection.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed dish machine water flowing out of piping connected to floor. Per manager maintenance will be scheduled for repair.
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.