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CANOPY ROAD CAFE

1913 NORTH MONROE ST · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32303

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3497210
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8873047
DBPR license4702775

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#16High Priority12A-17-4

High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Washing hands for 4 second on the cook line.

#17High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemicals store by food in the waitress station .

Intermediate 3

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting board cook line and ice chute. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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**

Warning

Basic 15

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

#3Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact reach in cooler on the cook line.

#4Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon back cooler.

#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone charger on prep table.

#6Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook line.

#7Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Stacking cups.

#8Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair.Gasket on three door reach in cooler.

#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer back area.

#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish area.

#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter.

#12Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters.

#13Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Three door reach in cooler.

#14Basic42-01-4

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

#15Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour.

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

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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)
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
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.