WOODCHUCKS CAFE
2520 A WEST THARPE ST, Tallahassee FL 32304 · 850.224.9766
Last inspected Nov 3, 2025 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches behind bulletin board in corner of kitchen. Employee killed both and sanitized the area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nov 3, 2025Inspection 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 proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with form.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, training located off site. Called other operator to bring in documents.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on bottom of coolers as well as racks.
Oct 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 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 replaced sanitizer and corrected to chlorine 50ppm during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed country gravy 124F hot held at cook line. Per manager held for less than four hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of mold-like substance inside soda nozzles at front counter soda machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind grill station at cook line.
Reach-in freezer and reach in cooler near cook line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on bottom shelves.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored above cooked ham in reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient shelled eggs held at room temperature 68F at cook line at 11:15. Per manager held since approximately 10:45.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits 125F, and sausage gravy 101F held in steam table at cook line at 11:15. Per manager held since 8:30. Manager turned up heat on steam table to reheat food items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of debris in soda machine nozzles at front counter.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen area.
Employee eating in kitchen/dish area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind grills at cook line.
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Reach-in cooler and freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at kitchen area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cook line.
Apr 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked ham. Manager moved ham to a different shelf.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches behind bulletin board in corner of kitchen. Employee killed both and sanitized the area.
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed food debris and mold like substance inside dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walls throughout kitchen and behind grill area with build up of food debris, grease and dust.
Dec 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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 dish-machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Per manager maintenance will be scheduled for dish-machine repair.
Dec 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 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 dish-machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Per manager maintenance will be scheduled for dish-machine repair.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw sausage in the reach in cooler between kitchen area and dish machine. Manager moved chicken on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced American cheese 51F and sliced provolone 45F in make table at 10:00. Per manager out since 8:00. Manager placed lids on food items to bring to proper temperature. New temperature at 11:30: sliced American cheese 43F and sliced provolone 43F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance in the interior of the following locations: ice machine, three compartment sink, and dish machine. Observed accumulation of grease on top and outside of grill at cook line.
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