Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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THE DRIFTWOOD FAMILY RESTAURANT

8056 WOODVILLE HWY · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32305

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 30, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3668700
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13530697
DBPR license4703196

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 30, 2025 1:35 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 1, 2025 9:21 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#10High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Observed rodent droppings found in box of uncooked pasta in dry storage. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over open condiments in walk in cooler. Raw bacon stored over cut vegetables in reach in cooler.

#12High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found in the following locations: approximately 100 rodent droppings found in dry storage area, 3 rodent droppings found on shelves in hallway, and approximately 10 rodent droppings found in box of pasta in dry storage. See stop sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings in open box of pasta. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen block by unused equipment.

#15Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No hot water for establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water for establishment. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

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

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Garbage/build up accumulated in corner of storage room.

#3Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Broken glass stem thermometer in walk in cooler.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Excessive build up observed on stoves and shelves in kitchen area.

#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Build up observed in reach in cooler under prep table.

#6Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in kitchen.

#7Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on floor in storage area and prep area.

#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Uncovered shrimp and scallops in reach in freezer near kitchen. Uncovered frozen fritters and chicken fried steak in reach in freezer.

#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Raw fish stored in walk in cooler with no label.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.