Tallahassee, Leon County

CANOPY ROAD CAFE

1913 NORTH MONROE ST, Tallahassee, FL 32303

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Mar 20, 2026
City
Tallahassee
County
Leon
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
19

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-13-4

Detail 24456282

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon thawed in ROP package.

31B-03-4

Detail 24456281

Intermediate - No soap or towels provided at handwash sink by dishwasher.

06-09-1

Detail 24456280

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. See stop sale.

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-01-7

Detail 24026543

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certification for Nicole Judd . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Observed no manager certification for Shift manager Alyssa Hodges (PIC) and for manager Nicole Judd. Observed over 4 people working in kitchen at time of inspection. Admin Complaint

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 16

08B-27-4

Detail 24022485

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Onions stored in unwashed container.

01B-02-5

Detail 24022490

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Make bar- sliced tomatoes 47F (6:00-11:15). Repeat Violation

03D-06-5

Detail 24022491

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Tomatoes temped at 47f at 1115am. Per operator tomatoes prepped at 6am and immediately put in make table. See stop sale. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 24022480

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certification for Nicole Judd . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-05-6

Detail 24022479

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

27-08-4

Detail 24022488

Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sinks,three-compartment sink,mop sink dishmachine Dishwasher temped at 81f. Observed no hot water for the establishment. Warning

27-09-4

Detail 24022477

Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Three-compartment sink temped at 75f. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 24022482

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink in kitchen temped at 76f, handwashing sink by three-compartment sink temped 81f. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24022483

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food observed in hash browns in cold holding drawer.

21-05-5

Detail 24022487

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth used as food contact surface for coffee cups.

40-06-5

Detail 24022486

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hoodie stored in dry storage on food items. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 24022476

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while making drinks.

55-01-4

Detail 24022489

Basic - Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Notice not displayed on the menu.

23-03-4

Detail 24022481

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Excessive build up at mop sink.

21-10-4

Detail 24022484

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on tea maker, shelf under flat top, and on flat top. Repeat Violation

21-09-4

Detail 24022478

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on prep table near flat top and in make table.

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-01-7

Detail 24022289

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed no proof of manager certification. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed manager in charge Nicole Judd with no manager food safety certificate. Violation will be addressed on next unannounced inspection. Time Extended

May 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-01-7

Detail 23798665

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed no proof of manager certification. Time Extended

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 15Total: 20

12A-17-4

Detail 23648722

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

41-10-4

Detail 23648708

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

22-02-4

Detail 23648712

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

53A-01-7

Detail 23648716

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

53B-01-5

Detail 23648705

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

16-23-4

Detail 23648717

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

51-11-4

Detail 23648711

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

14-05-4

Detail 23648720

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

06-09-1

Detail 23648721

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.

40-06-5

Detail 23648707

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.

13-03-4

Detail 23648709

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

24-08-4

Detail 23648710

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

14-11-5

Detail 23648704

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

14-69-4

Detail 23648718

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

31B-04-4

Detail 23648719

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

23-03-4

Detail 23648714

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

25-05-4

Detail 23648706

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

29-49-6

Detail 23648703

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

42-01-4

Detail 23648715

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

02D-01-5

Detail 23648713

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

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 23101544

High 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 dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Per manager will call maintenance for repair. Three compartment sink set up to chlorine 100ppm. Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 23101543

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chorizo 48F, grilled chicken 48F, shredded cheddar cheese 49F.

03A-02-5

Detail 23101545

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items held above 41F reach in cooler drawers at cook line: sliced tomatoes 50F, chorizo 47F, sliced provolone cheese 44F, sliced pepper jack cheese 44F, shredded cheddar 51F, grilled chicken 51F at 12:45. Per employee held since 9:00. New temperatures at 1:15: chorizo 48F, grilled chicken 48F, shredded cheddar cheese 49F. See stop sale. Sliced tomatoes 40F, sliced provolone cheese 41F, sliced pepper jack cheese 40F. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23101542

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of lime-like substance inside ice chute at front counter soda machine.

53B-13-5

Detail 23101546

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for two cooks hired over 60 days. Repeat Violation

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 22708763

High 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 dish machine Chlorine 0ppm. Employee replaced sanitizer bucket and corrected to Chlorine 50ppm during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 22708764

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two cooks and one server with no proof of food handler training.

22-20-5

Detail 22708766

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of debris inside ice machine wall at storage area. Manager cleaned ice machine walls during inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22708765

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. Observed thawed salmon sealed in reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Manager removed salmon from reduced oxygen packaging during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-6

Detail 22230188

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 21 live small flying insects in the following locations: 15 in dry storage area on packaged foods and 6 in mop sink area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Observed a total of 5 live small flying insects in the following locations: 1 flying insect by the front door and 4 live small flying insects in dry storage area. Admin Complaint

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 14

22-41-4

Detail 22226814

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0ppm of chlorine sanitizer in dish machine. Employee refilled sanitizer jug. Corrected to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 22226810

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 21 live small flying insects in the following locations: 15 in dry storage area on packaged foods and 6 in mop sink area. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22226818

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over RTE turkey breast.

12A-09-4

Detail 22226816

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook touch phone, put back in pocket and then restock jalapeño peppers from jar. Also observed cook crack two raw eggs and then cut scallions to put on plate.

01B-02-5

Detail 22226813

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese grits at 128F.

03A-02-5

Detail 22226811

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pimento cheese 48F. Employee stated 3.5 hours and put in reach in cooler to bring to correct temperature. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22226807

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese grits at 128F. Grits prepared fresh at 6:00am. Employee added water to the hot holding unit but discarded item. See stop sale.

31B-03-4

Detail 22226819

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in back of restaurant next to dish area.

13-03-4

Detail 22226812

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint for employees in kitchen preparing food.

24-08-4

Detail 22226809

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting with cups in server area and small plastic pans in dishwashing area.

14-11-5

Detail 22226815

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed condensation dripping inside reach in cooler in kitchen.

35B-08-4

Detail 22226817

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape hung over chicken breading and loaf of bread.

10-20-4

Detail 22226808

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on fire sprinkler pipes under hood.

21-10-4

Detail 22226820

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in kitchen area on cutting boards next to open top coolers.

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

11-26-1

Detail 21755183

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 21367365

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets in dining area since 9am held at 71F at 9:45am. Issued Time as a Public Health Control Form and observed manager place butter on time control. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21367368

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand soap stored above sweetener packets in dry storage closet in back dining room.

35A-11-4

Detail 21367367

Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals. Per the manager, cat food in dry storage closet in back dining area used for feeding strays. Observed manager remove cat food from establishment.

22-02-4

Detail 21367364

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute for drink machine soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 21367366

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sinks in kitchen and ware washing area being used to store equipment and fill containers with water. Observed employee remove equipment from sink. Corrected On-Site

Dec 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 14

12A-16-4

Detail 20725157

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed food service employee leave the kitchen and return with no hand washing

12A-27-4

Detail 20725150

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed food service employee crack eggs then handle ready to eat food without washing hands

12A-13-4

Detail 20725156

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher from dirty dish ware to clean dish ware with no hand wash

09-01-4

Detail 20725160

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed food service employee engaging in bare hand contact with ready to eat food by plating toast without gloves

02C-01-5

Detail 20725151

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed feta cheese on 12/14/21 opened since 11/30/21 (14 days)

01B-24-5

Detail 20725162

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed bag of feta cheese on 12/14/21 that was opened on 11/30/21 Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 20725152

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings located on top of the ice machine in the back of the kitchen Observed 1 rodent droppings located next to the meat slicer in the kitchen Observed uncountable amount of rodent droppings mixed with food debris underneath the mop sink Operator has removed dropping and cleaned and sanitized on top of the ice machine, meat slicer counter and floor surrounding mop and three compartment sink Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-20-4

Detail 20725153

High Priority - Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shelled eggs received from delivery truck at 7:30 AM, at 9:10 shelled eggs were still on the floor with a temperature of 62°F

03A-02-5

Detail 20725149

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shelled eggs on the kitchen floor at 62°F delivered at 7:30 and temped at 9:10

53A-05-6

Detail 20725155

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed more than 4 food service employees on site with no certified food manager present

31B-02-4

Detail 20725154

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed both hand washing sinks in the kitchen missing paper towels Operator has refilled paper towels at both hand washing sinks Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20725158

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed both hand washing sinks in the kitchen missing soap Operator has replaced hand soap at both hand washing sinks Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20725159

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed shelled eggs, fryer oil and peanut butter stored on the kitchen floor Manger corrected and moved eggs, peanut butter and fryer oil to proper locations 6 inches above the ground when notified Corrected On-Site

35B-05-4

Detail 20725161

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed the window above three compartment sink open with no protection with evidence of vermin on site Operator shut window when notified Corrected On-Site

Jul 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-23-4

Detail 20340647

High Priority - Shell eggs not immediately placed in refrigeration maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less upon receipt. Observed shell eggs delivered at 8am sitting at room temperature at 60°F. Observed manager place eggs in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

53A-07-6

Detail 20340645

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20340644

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

21-37-4

Detail 20340646

Basic - Linens that do not directly contact food not laundered as necessary. Per the employee linen cloths used as surface for storing clean dishes not laundered daily. Observed employee remove linens as surfaces so they can laundered. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20340643

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ice chute exterior on drink machine on front counter soiled.