Tallahassee, Leon County

EDISON RESTAURANT

470 SUWANNEE ST, Tallahassee, FL 32399

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Jun 3, 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.

Jun 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 24607918

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 24607917

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing behind three compartment sink.

35B-01-4

Detail 24607916

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

14-69-4

Detail 24607915

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.

31B-04-4

Detail 24607914

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Printed sign for operator during time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 24489433

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: pasta 56F. Operator placed food item inside walk-in cooler during time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 24489437

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food item hot holding for less than 4 hours during time of inspection: Lobster Bisque: 120F. Operator began to reheat food item during time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 24489436

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

22-20-5

Detail 24489434

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

36-36-4

Detail 24489435

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in ware wash area.

35B-01-4

Detail 24489442

Basic - Exterior backdoor has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-17-5

Detail 24489440

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in ware wash area. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24489438

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

16-46-4

Detail 24489443

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

29-08-4

Detail 24489439

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair at three compartment sink. Observed water draining onto floor where employees walk. Operator stated the plumbers are coming out tomorrow to fix water and plumbing. I informed kitchen manager to discontinue three compartment sink until it is fixed. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 24489441

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go trays stored on floor in back of kitchen.

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23773448

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food item cold holding less than 4 hours: Egg wash 45F. Operator placed egg wash inside walk in cooler during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 23773450

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drinks on prep table. Operator removed drinks during inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23773449

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment wet nesting on drying dish rack.

36-17-5

Detail 23773451

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in dish machine area.

06-01-5

Detail 23773447

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef sitting in water to thaw. Operator ran water over beef during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Feb 24, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

22-12-5

Detail 23582993

High Priority - Cutting board soiled. Cutting board on line has cut marks and stains.

22-02-4

Detail 23583003

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and mixer head.

31B-02-4

Detail 23583000

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar sink.

02B-02-5

Detail 23582996

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Menus reprinted in house with advisory during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23583002

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pump sprayer not labeled.

06-09-1

Detail 23583001

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.

24-08-4

Detail 23582994

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food service pans 1/2, 1/3.

08B-37-4

Detail 23582998

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Bag of onions stored in dirty dish area. Properly stored during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 23582995

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

42-01-4

Detail 23582999

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

21-38-4

Detail 23582997

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on cutting board.

Jun 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-31-4

Detail 22945244

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact shelf on cook line.

22-20-5

Detail 22945245

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

36-32-5

Detail 22945246

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 ceiling tiles above cook line are sagging leaving an open gap on sides.

14-09-4

Detail 22945243

Basic - Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-34-4

Detail 22509938

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose Bibb mop sink.

11-27-4

Detail 22509937

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.

41-17-4

Detail 22509933

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the chemical area.

22-20-5

Detail 22509939

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

29-18-4

Detail 22509936

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing mop sink. Manager placed cover on the mop sink. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22509934

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the back drying area.

31B-04-4

Detail 22509935

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

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

02C-03-5

Detail 21688434

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed heavy whipping cream inside walk in cooler without a date. Per manager, heavy whipping cream was opened on 1/9 at 12:00pm.

31A-11-4

Detail 21688436

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in hand washing sink left of three compartment sink.

24-27-4

Detail 21688429

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean utensils stored right of hand washing sink.

24-05-4

Detail 21688432

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored upright above bread. Manager stored plates upright. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 21688435

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 tuna thawing inside ROP package inside prep sink across from stove top.

24-08-4

Detail 21688430

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in shallow pans left of mop sink.

14-69-4

Detail 21688427

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on vents inside walk in freezer. Repair order in place. Corrective Action Taken

10-03-4

Detail 21688428

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed utensils sanitizing in water reading at 114 F across from stove top.

25-05-4

Detail 21688433

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic plates stored on floor inside dry storage. Manager removed plates from the floor. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21688431

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ribeye uncovered in walk in cooler.

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 21354444

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser stored next to bread on bread rack. Manager removed degreaser. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21354439

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed heavy whipping cream carton opened, without a date. Manager was unsure if it had been past 24 hours.

22-20-5

Detail 21354443

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside of ice bin and drink dispenser across from ice bin to have a built up black substance.

24-05-4

Detail 21354437

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored right of cook line to be upright and unprotected.

50-09-4

Detail 21354445

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

24-08-4

Detail 21354441

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in shallow pans across left of walk in freezer.

31B-04-4

Detail 21354442

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

29-11-4

Detail 21354440

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at prep sink near exit of kitchen.

02D-01-5

Detail 21354438

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and brown sugar without label across from prep sink near exit of kitchen.

Apr 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-73-4

Detail 21000663

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris on the floor in prep area

Feb 24, 2022

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 22, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 20609904

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing paper towels at hand washing sink in dish washing area. Manager corrected and replaced paper towels when notified. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 20609905

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter using time as public health without proper plan

51-11-4

Detail 20609908

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Pressurized tanks not properly secured

08B-38-4

Detail 20609907

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream stored on the floor in walk in cooler MAnager stored properly when notified. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 20609906

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers on storage rack

Oct 5, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-49-6

Detail 20564976

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