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2540 N MONROE ST · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32303

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 26, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3568725
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10717402
DBPR license4701714

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Yesterday's meatballs reheating, per employee since 9am, up to 154F at 11:03 am. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority03E-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Yesterday's meatballs reheating, per employee since 9am, up to 154F at 11:03 am. See stop sale.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Ice tea machine water dispenser with slime and mold like substance.

#12Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. Employee provided a certificate from unapproved provider University of subway. No other training for current employees. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in back office as well as in the dishwasher area.

#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen area of restaurant. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed a hole above door handle on back door in kitchen area.

#4Basic38-04-4

Basic – Light not working in walk in cooler.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or mold like substance on shelving in walk in cooler .

#6Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipes leaking into pans in cabinet under handwashing sink, under hot water heater and by grease trap. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Veggie patty in walk in cooler not covered. Employee closed container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelving in walk in cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.