Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LEMON AND PEPPER

510 W BREVARD ST · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3369252
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8388512
DBPR license4703807

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#4High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired June 1, 2023. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#5High 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 chicken bites 80F in prep area in area for 4 hours.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken bites 80F in prep area in area for 4 hours. See stop sale. Sliced tomatoes 51F, gyro beef 46F, cheese 45F, mushrooms 61F in expo cooler held 2 hours per employee. Manager disposed of tomatoes and mushrooms, cheese and gyro beef . Fish 44F, chicken patty 54F, raw chicken 60F **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High 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 fried chicken wings 112F, chicken wings 98F, fried chicken drumsticks 106F per employee in holding unit for 30 minutes, manager opted to reheat all items to 165F and hold.

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed colander in hand washing sink near dish was sink.

#9Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 employees hired over 60 days no proof of training. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Manager washed and sanitized and placed in proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed take out containers not inverted beside fryer.

#3Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.