Tallahassee, Leon County

CANOPY ROAD CAFÉ

1779 APALACHEE PARKWAY UNIT 107, Tallahassee, FL 32301

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 6, 2026
City
Tallahassee
County
Leon
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

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 6, 2026

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 4, 2026

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-13-4

Detail 24556045

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed salmon thawed while still in its packaging.

03A-02-5

Detail 24556047

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: Canadian bacon 46F Turkey 47F Sliced tomatoes 51F Grilled chicken 71F. Operator placed food items inside reach in cooler during time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

06-01-5

Detail 24556046

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon thawed while still in its packaging. *see stop sale

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

01B-13-4

Detail 24337044

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed salmon thawed while still in its packaging.

03A-02-5

Detail 24337046

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: Turkey 47F Ham 45F. Operator placed food items inside reach in freezer during time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 24337045

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

12B-02-4

Detail 24337040

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee personal food on food preparation table. Operator removed food during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24337043

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 stored on food prep table.

31B-04-4

Detail 24337041

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing Singh in women's bathroom.

06-01-5

Detail 24337042

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon thawed while still in its packaging. see stop sale

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

35A-02-7

Detail 23989019

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 live small flying insects around pancake station on cook line. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23989018

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 inside reach in cooler on cook line: Ham 55F Salmon 53F Grilled chicken 51F Swiss cheese 50F Diced chicken 56F. Operator placed food items inside reach in freezer during time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23989014

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

51-11-4

Detail 23989015

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23989016

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks next to fryers.

12B-07-4

Detail 23989017

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on food prep table next to waffle maker.

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23449981

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Ham 50F Smoked Turkey 49F Guacamole 47F Grilled chicken 78F Sausage patties 45F. Operator placed food items inside reach in freezer during time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23449979

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located next to three compartment sink.

51-11-4

Detail 23449978

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tanks not secured next to prep table. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23449980

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

40-06-5

Detail 23449977

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 in kitchen area. Employee removed cell phone during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jul 2, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-6

Detail 23044108

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed small flying insects in the following areas: one on cut avocado located in cooks station, six in food prep area, five in dining room area, three in dish washing area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Observed no live small flying insects during inspection. Admin Complaint

Jul 1, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 3Basic: 14Total: 24

41-07-4

Detail 22951468

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed chloraseptic stored next to salt.

08B-02-4

Detail 22951477

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed small, flying insect on avocado in cooks station.

12A-17-4

Detail 22951460

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employees wash hands for 5 seconds.

35A-02-6

Detail 22951482

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed small flying insects in the following areas: one on cut avocado located in cooks station, six in food prep area, five in dining room area, three in dish washing area. Admin Complaint

12A-09-4

Detail 22951479

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee crack and eggs and then touch grill iron, no glove change.

01B-13-4

Detail 22951459

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed small, flying insect on avocado in cooks station.

03A-02-5

Detail 22951474

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bacon 50F, pan sausage 61F, cut cantaloupe 45F, corn beef hash 50F in cooks station, per manager stored 3 hours ago, manager disposed of items. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22951464

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed grill irons with caked food debris.

53B-13-5

Detail 22951462

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. Warning

41-04-4

Detail 22951463

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed vape paraphernalia stored next to condiments.

22-20-5

Detail 22951469

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine and ice chute of soda dispenser with mold like substance.

51-11-4

Detail 22951470

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks near cooks station not secured.

12B-07-4

Detail 22951471

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, cook station.

24-08-4

Detail 22951472

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting, clear cups, servers area.

08B-38-4

Detail 22951480

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor near storage area.

33-19-4

Detail 22951475

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

14-69-4

Detail 22951476

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

05-09-4

Detail 22951473

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in expo coolers in cooks station.

23-03-4

Detail 22951466

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

33-16-4

Detail 22951465

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-05-4

Detail 22951461

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed lids stored upright in servers area.

14-17-4

Detail 22951467

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

42-01-4

Detail 22951478

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

21-12-4

Detail 22951481

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on pre tables, cooks station.

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 22545008

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw sausage over ham in reach in. Manager moved raw sausage to bottom during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22545013

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline hot holding: black beans 109F, salsa verde 115F, per manager less than 4 hours. Reheated at time of inspection, new temperatures: black beans188F, salsa verde 170F, Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22545009

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. Observed 6 employees with no food handler training of employee reporting agreements.

53B-13-5

Detail 22545011

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 3 employees hired over 60 days, no food handler training.

22-20-5

Detail 22545010

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Cleaned at time of inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22545015

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on egg station prep table, and drink on shelf over cold make table 1. Manager discarded drinks at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22545014

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on walk-in cooler shelves and fan, food debris/dust on dry storage shelf near dish machine. Repeat Violation

45-02-4

Detail 22545012

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. K class on cook line in recharge zone.

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 22098332

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly around dirty towel bin.

08A-05-6

Detail 22098334

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs sitting on shredded cheese. Employee moved eggs below cheese during inspection.

01B-02-5

Detail 22098330

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese 49F pimento cheese 46F in grill cooler per employee overnight. Cinnamon butter 51F in front counter cooler per manager overnight. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 22098338

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese 49F pimento cheese 46F in grill cooler per employee overnight. Cinnamon butter 51F in front counter cooler per manager overnight. See stop sale. Upright cooler milk 46F less than 4 hours moved to walk in cooler. Rechecked temps milk 39 F Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22098329

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel cleaner and coffee pot cleaner near clean plates. moved to under counter. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 22098331

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 4 cooks, 3 servers.

53B-05-5

Detail 22098335

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. Observed 4 cooks and 3 servers. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22098336

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22098337

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil sitting on floor.

10-12-5

Detail 22098333

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored with used dish scrubbies. Employee placed in sink to be washed Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 22098328

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves in walk in cooler build up of residue and mold like substance.

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

02C-03-5

Detail 21708074

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 ham in walk in cooler without a date. Per employee ham was prepared on 1/16/23. Employee dated ham for 1/16/23. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21708076

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing right of hot holding wells. Employee refilled paper towels. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21708077

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on the floor right of seasoning rack. Manager removed oil from the floor. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21708075

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sausage and hash browns uncovered in walk in cooler.

Aug 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-05-4

Detail 21277426

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 35 live roaches under three compartment sink and dish machine 15 live roaches under ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-16: Observed 4 live roaches behind dish machine under chemical buckets. Also observed 1 dead roach inside bar area. Time Extended

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 15

12A-29-4

Detail 21274416

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee using cellphone in cooking area, and did not wash hands.

35A-05-4

Detail 21274410

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 35 live roaches under three compartment sink and dish machine 15 live roaches under ice machine. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21274412

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white grits hot holding at 112 F, cheese grits at 115 F and gravy hot holding at 115 F at 9:20 am. Employee placed all items on stove top and reheated. Cheese grits reading at 168 F white grits 180 F and gravy 175 F at 10:15 am. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21274407

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Ultra Mop stored next to dishes in prep area. Employee removed Ultra Mop.

31A-11-4

Detail 21274415

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling food container with water from hand washing sink across from stove top.

16-37-1

Detail 21274421

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

05-08-4

Detail 21274419

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

22-20-5

Detail 21274420

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

50-09-4

Detail 21274411

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. District manager printed up to date license. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21274413

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in shallow pans across from dish machine. Employee rewashed pans. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21274418

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cups and frosting stored in floor in prep area. Employee removed cups and frosting off of floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21274409

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing signage at hand washing sink across from dry storage.

40-01-4

Detail 21274414

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed shoes under reach in cooler in prep area.

23-03-4

Detail 21274408

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled cardboard lining the rack shelves in the prep area across from ice machine.

02D-01-5

Detail 21274417

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cinnamon in prep area without common name. Employee added common name on container. Corrected On-Site

Jan 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

23-03-4

Detail 20794344

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed doors and handles of reach in coolers in kitchen soiled with food debris

42-01-4

Detail 20794343

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in kitchen not properly stored to dry

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 20528345

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food material on can opener blade

22-20-5

Detail 20528348

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

08B-38-4

Detail 20528346

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on the floor next to dry storage shelf

08B-12-5

Detail 20528347

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered sauce/batter and melon in walk in cooler

42-01-4

Detail 20528344

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored improperly on the floor next to mop sink