Tallahassee, Leon County

BIRD'S

325 N BRONOUGH ST, Tallahassee, FL 32301

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
May 12, 2026
City
Tallahassee
County
Leon
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

May 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 24574444

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped inside hand sink at bar.

36-34-5

Detail 24574442

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen accumulated with dust.

23-03-4

Detail 24574443

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. Observed fryers accumulated with grease and food debris.

36-30-4

Detail 24574445

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed paint on wall near white deep freezer peeling. Repeat Violation

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 24164064

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped inside handwashing sink at bar area.

16-37-1

Detail 24164061

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

36-24-5

Detail 24164063

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall peeling behind white deep freezer inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24164062

Basic - Ice buildup in white reach-in deep freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 24164060

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease, observed exterior of deep freezer soiled with grease and food debris.

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 23702242

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped inside handwashing at the bar.

31B-02-4

Detail 23702243

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to triple sink. Employee added paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23702239

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine in ware washing area. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 23702241

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in ware washing area. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 23702244

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall peeling behind deep deep freezer in kitchen. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23702240

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fryers and hood vents accumulated with grease and food debris. Repeat Violation

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 12

01C-05-4

Detail 23401923

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Did not observed oyster tags in chronological order during time of inspection. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 23401926

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen in disrepair. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 23401925

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

12B-07-4

Detail 23401930

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen.

12B-02-4

Detail 23401927

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in kitchen food prep area.

40-06-5

Detail 23401924

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table. Employee removed phone during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23401928

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in ware washing area.

36-24-5

Detail 23401931

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall peeling next to ice machine and reach in freezer which can possible cause cross contamination.

14-34-4

Detail 23401929

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23401922

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

23-03-4

Detail 23401932

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.

36-27-5

Detail 23401921

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with mold like substance in ware washing area behind three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

May 1, 2024

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 30, 2024

Complaint Partial

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 18

41-07-4

Detail 22842959

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed dumpster deodorizer stored next to panko under toaster oven.

35A-02-6

Detail 22842951

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 live flying insects in the following locations, 1 in the ware washing area and 4 in the food prep area near expo. Warning

08A-16-5

Detail 22842962

High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Observed raw eggs stored over beef steak in walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 22842961

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes 50F, ham 50F, coleslaw 48F, shredded cheese 48F, grouper 50F, chicken tender 48F, ground beef patty 48F, in reach in expo, per employee placed 2 hours ago. Employee placed items into walk in cooler and on ice. Corrective Action Taken

01C-05-4

Detail 22842952

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags not in order.

01C-03-4

Detail 22842960

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not marked with last date served for the month of April.

31B-02-4

Detail 22842955

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near ice machine. Employee replaced paper towels during inspection.

22-20-5

Detail 22842956

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine.

36-32-5

Detail 22842953

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 22842957

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing in ware washing area.

12B-07-4

Detail 22842950

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on expo and prep table.

08B-38-4

Detail 22842958

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 22842963

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer near warehouse wash area.

22-08-4

Detail 22842949

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed toaster oven, fryers with food debris and or grease accumulation.

33-38-4

Detail 22842954

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can at hand wash sink in ware washing area.

35B-04-4

Detail 22842964

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed back door cannot close properly. Repeat Violation

33-30-4

Detail 22842948

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed excessive boxes, broken wood, old doors, oyster shells in trash area.

36-27-5

Detail 22842965

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with mold like substance in warehouse washing area, walls near fryer with grease accumulation.

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 22717470

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of raw ground beef stored over beer in walk-in. Raw shell eggs stored over case of tomatoes in walk-in cooler.

22-02-4

Detail 22717466

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up in grooves of soda gun nozzle at bar. Cleaned at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 22717469

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling above ice machine. Broken glass door at exit to dining area. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22717465

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust build up on kitchen ceiling. Dust build up on wall by ice machine. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22717472

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks in wait station on shelf over plastic forks and spoons.

10-01-5

Detail 22717463

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Panko scoop handle in product. Employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-02-4

Detail 22717471

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Sugar scoop stored on dusty/dirty lid of sugar bin. Ice scoop on top of dusty ice machine. Scoops washed and relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22717467

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line cooler gaskets soiled. Exterior of sugar bin, burger bun bins soiled.

35B-04-4

Detail 22717468

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap on side of back door to kitchen.

22-16-4

Detail 22717464

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of cook line reach in cooler soiled.

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

01C-03-4

Detail 22511071

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

11-27-4

Detail 22511072

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

36-32-5

Detail 22511074

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above ice machine and cook line.

36-34-5

Detail 22511073

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, cook line.

31B-04-4

Detail 22511075

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by the three compartment sink.

Dec 9, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 30, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

01C-03-4

Detail 21391523

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed all tags missing date last served.

16-37-1

Detail 21391526

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

05-08-4

Detail 21391524

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

53B-05-5

Detail 21391528

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21391527

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees without hair restraint.

31B-04-4

Detail 21391529

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink left of three compartment sink.

08B-12-5

Detail 21391525

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fish meat balls uncovered in reach in cooler across from fryers. Manager covered fish meat balls. Corrected On-Site

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

50-17-2

Detail 21322244

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Manager paid for license. CC 227127026 Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21322241

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink right of ice bin. Manager restocked paper towels. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21322243

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle under microwave containing chemicals with no common name.

08B-38-4

Detail 21322240

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bread stored on floor next to office area.

51-13-4

Detail 21322242

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager printed a choking poster. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 21322239

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors unsealed in ware washing and food preparation area. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21322238

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour stored next to storage rack in front of stove top, with no label.

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

23-03-4

Detail 20784149

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers soiled with grease

36-02-5

Detail 20784150

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in prep and kitchen area

02D-01-5

Detail 20784148

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on dry storage rack next to reach in cooler and exterior door unlabeled

Sep 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 20489286

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to three compartment t sink missing paper towels.

29-49-6

Detail 20489285

Basic - Standing water in bottom of walk-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the floor of walk in cooler