Tallahassee, Leon County

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2540 N MONROE ST, Tallahassee, FL 32303

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Intermediate
Mar 11, 2026
City
Tallahassee
County
Leon
Status
Closed
Inspections
14

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 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-04-4

Detail 24430788

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Triple sink has been moved and at least one handwashing sink removed. Plans couldn't be located to view previous layout. Only one handwashing sink on premises located on front line. None located in prep area/back of house. Cited plan review. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 24430789

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Time Extended

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

31A-04-4

Detail 24404170

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Triple sink has been moved and at least one handwashing sink removed. Plans couldn't be located to view previous layout. Only one handwashing sink on premises located on front line. None located in prep area/back of house. Cited plan review. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 24404174

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Triple sink has been moved and at least one handwashing sink removed. Plans couldn't be located to view previous layout. Only one handwashing sink on premises located on front line. None located in prep area/back of house. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24404169

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

50-09-4

Detail 24404172

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 24404171

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk ins and dry storage.

10-12-5

Detail 24404173

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored unprotected on top of ice machine.

Jun 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 23819202

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Employee provided a certificate from unapproved provider University of subway. No other training for current employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed no proof of state approved employee training. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: No approved employee training provided.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint

29-08-4

Detail 23819203

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipes leaking into pans in cabinet under handwashing sink, under hot water heater and by grease trap. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed pipe still leaking underneath hand sink on front line. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: Operator states pipe underneath hand sink had been fixed and yesterday she noticed it was leaking again. Observed hot water heater still leaking operator said that they are waiting on a part that was ordered. Admin Complaint

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 23699594

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Employee provided a certificate from unapproved provider University of subway. No other training for current employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed no proof of state approved employee training. Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 23699593

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipes leaking into pans in cabinet under handwashing sink, under hot water heater and by grease trap. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed pipe still leaking underneath hand sink on front line. Time Extended

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

01B-02-5

Detail 23591742

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Yesterday's meatballs reheating, per employee since 9am, up to 154F at 11:03 am. See stop sale.

03E-02-5

Detail 23591733

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Yesterday's meatballs reheating, per employee since 9am, up to 154F at 11:03 am. See stop sale.

22-02-4

Detail 23591738

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Ice tea machine water dispenser with slime and mold like substance.

53B-01-5

Detail 23591739

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. Employee provided a certificate from unapproved provider University of subway. No other training for current employees. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23591741

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

36-36-4

Detail 23591744

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in back office as well as in the dishwasher area.

35B-01-4

Detail 23591734

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen area of restaurant. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed a hole above door handle on back door in kitchen area.

38-04-4

Detail 23591737

Basic - Light not working in walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 23591743

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or mold like substance on shelving in walk in cooler .

29-08-4

Detail 23591735

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipes leaking into pans in cabinet under handwashing sink, under hot water heater and by grease trap. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23591736

Basic - Stored food not covered. Veggie patty in walk in cooler not covered. Employee closed container. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23591740

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelving in walk in cooler.

Nov 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

35A-05-4

Detail 23346252

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 25 live roaches on floor next to front counter make table. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23346251

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-24-5

Detail 23346250

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall behind bread storage at front counter.

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

22-35-5

Detail 22469505

High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed soiled preparation sink at dish area.

50-17-3

Detail 22469504

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06-01-23. Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 22469503

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand-wash sink used to fill sanitizer bucket. Employee removed bucket from sink. Corrected On-Site

38-04-4

Detail 22469502

Basic - Observed light in walk in cooler not at proper strength to see properly.

Dec 27, 2022

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 22, 2022

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 21657520

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed deli meats and cheeses on front line make table since 8:30am cold held above 41F at 10:40am. Deli meats 46F, cheese 45F. Warning

Oct 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-47-4

Detail 21554317

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in walk in freezer on top of platform that's not 6 inches off the floor.

Oct 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 21474937

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed food items in make table on front counter since 9am cold above 41F at 9:35am: cheese 53F, deli meats 53F. Observed manager turn on refrigerator.

Jan 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 20654698

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut lettuce in reach in cooler since yesterday 11-11-21 cold held at 53°F at 9:30am today 11-12-21. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 20654701

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce in reach in cooler since yesterday 11-11-21 cold held at 53°F at 9:30am today 11-12-21. See stop sale. Observed multiple food items in make table since 8:45am cold held above 41°F at 9:45am. Cut tomatoes 52°F, spinach 49°F, veggie patty 47°F.

53A-07-6

Detail 20654699

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 20654703

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.

14-74-7

Detail 20654700

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cut lettuce in reach in cooler since yesterday 11-11-21 cold held at 53°F at 9:30am today 11-12-21. See stop sale. Observed ambient air temperature at 53°F.

33-19-4

Detail 20654702

Basic - Garbage on the ground by the fence.