SMORGASBORD CATERING CO
1123 THOMASVILLE RD · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32303
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High 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. Corn beef 48F, Per Operator corn beef had been in reach- in since last night. Hash browns 48F, in reach- in per operator since last night. Pasta 47F, in reach-in cooler per operator since last night. Kale 51°F in reach-in cooler since last night per operator See stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn beef 48F, Per Operator corn beef had been in reach- in since last night. Hash browns 48F, in reach- in per operator since last night. Pasta 47F, in reach-in cooler per operator since last night. Kale 51°F in reach-in cooler since last night per operator cook chicken breast 44F See stop sale. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Richard Hollar and I.B Mansaray. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Left a copy the consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach- in cooler by long make table.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in reach-in cooler by the upright cooler.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed three compartment sink leaking from faucet. Per operator someone will de coming out to fix it today.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oatmeal in container without a label. Also observed shakers on prep area with seasonings in them without a label.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:42 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.