THE DRIFTWOOD FAMILY RESTAURANT
8056 WOODVILLE HWY · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32305
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine chlorine 0ppm. Manager set up three compartment sink quaternary 200ppm during inspection. This violation must be corrected by 08-01-24. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Blue cheese dressing 45F.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hushpuppy mix 51F at cook line. Employee properly stored hushpuppy mix in ice during inspection; hushpuppy mix 41F. Observed portioned blue cheese dressing 45F in reach in cooler at prep area. Per manager held for approximately 5 days. Reach in cooler ambient temperature: 52F. See stop sale. Per manager will contact maintenance for cooler repair.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at prep table.
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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. Observed no proof of food handler training for any employees hired over 60 days ago. Two servers and one cook hired over 60 days with no proof of training. This violation must be corrected by 09-23-24. **Warning**
Basic 3
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk in cooler door handle.
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket stored on floor between uses at ice machine. Manager properly stored ice bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored in standing water 82F at cook line. Per employee used for hushpuppies. Manager removed utensil from water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:36 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.