Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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WOODCHUCKS CAFE

2520 A WEST THARPE ST · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32304

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3449946
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8738973
DBPR license4703524

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored above cooked ham in reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient shelled eggs held at room temperature 68F at cook line at 11:15. Per manager held since approximately 10:45.

#10High 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 grits 125F, and sausage gravy 101F held in steam table at cook line at 11:15. Per manager held since 8:30. Manager turned up heat on steam table to reheat food items.

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of debris in soda machine nozzles at front counter.

Basic 7

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen area.

#3Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in kitchen/dish area.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind grills at cook line.

#5Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted

#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler and freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at kitchen area.

#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.