Inspection Report

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CANOPY ROAD CAFÉ

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 1, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3427914
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8698005
DBPR license4703661

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority3 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#15High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed chloraseptic stored next to salt.

#16High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed small, flying insect on avocado in cooks station.

#17High Priority12A-17-4

High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employees wash hands for 5 seconds.

#18High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed small flying insects in the following areas: one on cut avocado located in cooks station, six in food prep area, five in dining room area, three in dish washing area. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#19High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee crack and eggs and then touch grill iron, no glove change.

#20High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed small, flying insect on avocado in cooks station.

Stop Sale
#21High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bacon 50F, pan sausage 61F, cut cantaloupe 45F, corn beef hash 50F in cooks station, per manager stored 3 hours ago, manager disposed of items. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#22Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed grill irons with caked food debris.

#23Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate41-04-4

Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed vape paraphernalia stored next to condiments.

Basic 14

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine and ice chute of soda dispenser with mold like substance.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks near cooks station not secured.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, cook station.

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting, clear cups, servers area.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor near storage area.

#6Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer near grill.

#8Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in expo coolers in cooks station.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, hood vents with grease accumulation.

#10Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#11Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed lids stored upright in servers area.

#12Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#13Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

#14Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on pre tables, cooks station.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
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
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.