Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

CANOPY ROAD CAFÉ

1779 APALACHEE PARKWAY UNIT 107 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 15, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3240820
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8008013
DBPR license4703661

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 15, 2022 10:28 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 16, 2022 4:46 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#9High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee using cellphone in cooking area, and did not wash hands.

#10High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 35 live roaches under three compartment sink and dish machine 15 live roaches under ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white grits hot holding at 112 F, cheese grits at 115 F and gravy hot holding at 115 F at 9:20 am. Employee placed all items on stove top and reheated. Cheese grits reading at 168 F white grits 180 F and gravy 175 F at 10:15 am. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Ultra Mop stored next to dishes in prep area. Employee removed Ultra Mop.

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling food container with water from hand washing sink across from stove top.

#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine testing strips for dish machine.

#15Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

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

Repeat Violation
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. District manager printed up to date license. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in shallow pans across from dish machine. Employee rewashed pans. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cups and frosting stored in floor in prep area. Employee removed cups and frosting off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing signage at hand washing sink across from dry storage.

#6Basic40-01-4

Basic – No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed shoes under reach in cooler in prep area.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled cardboard lining the rack shelves in the prep area across from ice machine.

#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cinnamon in prep area without common name. Employee added common name on container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:05 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 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.