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WHARF CASUAL SEAFOOD

4036 LAGNIAPPE WAY UNIT 3, Tallahassee FL 32317 · 850 508 3779

Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4703706
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 48F, Lettuce 48F, at 4:00pm Operator put items on ice. Rechecked at 4:45pm Sliced tomatoes 43F, Lettuce 43F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray cleaner stored above single serve items.
High priority/41-10-4
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 48F, Lettuce 48F, at 4:00pm Operator put items on ice. Rechecked at 4:45pm Sliced tomatoes 43F, Lettuce 43F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Soda nozzles with mold- like substance in waitress area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls without a handles in the sugar and bread batter containers.
Basic/14-01-5
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking pipe underneath prep sink next to cook line.
Basic/29-08-4
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, cleaned during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Room temperature.
Basic/06-01-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot water at hand sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-32-5
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Knife handle and scoop stored in foods.
Basic/10-06-5
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-49-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing Sani bucket.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5

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.