Inspection Report

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THE BADA BEAN

2500 APALACHEE PKWY · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 16, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3345553
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8364813
DBPR license4701965

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#9High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed yellow rice in walk in cooler at 48F, per manager had been in cooler more than 24 hours.

#10High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 7 live small, flying insects dish wash area, approximately 5 live small, flying insects in dining area, approximately 3 live small flying insects servers area.

#11High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on floor by freezer.

#12High 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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 53F, sliced cheese 61F, salsa 51F, spinach 55F, mushrooms 67F in expo near prep table per operator items stored 1 hour ago. Also observed yellow rice in cooler 48F per manager stored more than 24 hours.

Stop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 53F, sliced cheese 61F, salsa 51F, spinach 55F, mushrooms 67F in expo near prep table per manager items stored 630a it is now 1030a

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with food debris near flat top grill.

Basic 8

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 25 dead small flying insects on fly strip by back exit door. Also observed approximately 30 dead small flying insects on fly strip directly over prep table.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on dish machine.

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse in prep area near freezer.

#5Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food and trash on floors in kitchen area.

#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair near dish machine.

#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed bread in cooler not covered.

#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking near dish machine

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 11:40 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.