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202 S ADAMS ST · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 323011733

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 11, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3436356
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8725382
DBPR license4701323

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat food items inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed food item during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch cell phone and grab item off floor without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee removed gloves, properly washed hands and put on new gloves to complete task. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Blue cheese 55F Crab 54F Shredded cheese 55F. Operator placed food items inside reach in freezer during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed surface sanitizer on prep table next to food items. Employee removed chemical during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed whisk inside handwashing sink next to fryers. Operator removed utensil during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate16-54-4

Intermediate – Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed hot water sanitizer not reaching proper temperature during inspection. I advised operator to set up three compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize dishes properly until dish machine is fixed. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of food debris on exterior of ware washing machine.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on table in kitchen area.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on top of microwave oven.

#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food prep with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting on drying rack in ware washing area.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream and pork stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator properly placed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents accumulated with grease and dust. Observed reach in cooler across from prep sink gaskets soiled with mold like substance

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.