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THE RED ELEPHANT PIZZA GRILL

2910 KERRY FOREST PKWY STE C3 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32309

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 18, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3373196
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8441563
DBPR license4703281

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast above salmon in cold holding unit.

#6High 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 the following items cold holding at 322 pm: sliced turkey 51F, sliced tomatoes 46F, cooked rice 45F, chicken 47F, chicken breast 45F, cooked chicken 46F. At 425pm temps were rechecked and were cold holding at following temps. Rice 45F, chicken 47F, chicken breast 47F, sliced turkey 52F and sliced tomatoes at 42F.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items cold holding at 322 pm: sliced turkey 51F, sliced tomatoes 46F, cooked rice 45F, chicken 47F, chicken breast 45F, cooked chicken 46F. At 425pm temps were rechecked and were cold holding at following temps. Rice 45F, chicken 47F, chicken breast 47F, sliced turkey 52F, sliced tomatoes 42F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles without label in storage area.

Basic 4

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents with dust and debris over prep of pizza area.

#2Basic40-06-5

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

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed clear storage bins stacked on top of each other still wet.

#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed corn meal without cover in kitchen area. Also observed tea completed with no lid in servers area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 1:00 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
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.