Tallahassee, Leon County

LEON'S AT LAKE ELLA

1611 N MONROE ST, Tallahassee, FL 32303

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Intermediate
Apr 25, 2025
City
Tallahassee
County
Leon
Status
Closed
Inspections
9

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.

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 23733628

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Observed offsite storage area with reach- in coolers ,Freezers, mixer, hand sink and dish machine. Plans weren't submitted for the new storage building. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Operator drawing up plans for storage area time extended given. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23733627

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 2025-04-25: Time Extended

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 23701789

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. Employee set up three compartment sink with Quaternary sanitizer checked 300ppm. Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 23701787

High Priority - Employee handled garbage and returned back to wash dishes and handle cleaned dish ware failed to wash his hands.

41-10-4

Detail 23701785

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle sitting on top of the soda machine, Manager removed and stored correctly during inspection.

51-16-7

Detail 23701790

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/. Observed offsite storage area with reach- in coolers ,Freezers, mixer, hand sink and dish machine. Plans weren't submitted for the new storage building. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23701792

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

41-04-4

Detail 23701788

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23701784

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in the dry station dish ware being stacked.

31B-04-4

Detail 23701786

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

24-18-4

Detail 23701791

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.

29-11-4

Detail 23701793

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe underneath handwashing sink.

May 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-05-6

Detail 22901012

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, raw shell eggs. Operator properly stored during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-07-6

Detail 21562620

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: No certified food manager for establishment. Per the operator, test attempted around September. Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 21562619

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed dishmachine and dining area transformed into dry storage area added to establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: No plan review submitted. Issued plan review referral. Time Extended

Feb 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-07-6

Detail 20874967

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

51-16-7

Detail 20874968

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. Observed dishmachine and dining area transformed into dry storage area added to establishment. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20874966

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of flour and sugar not labeled.

Nov 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-07-6

Detail 21562844

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/. Addressed in previous inspection on 2-21-22.

51-16-7

Detail 21562843

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. Observed dishmachine and dining area transformed into dry storage area added to establishment. Addressed in previous inspection on 2-21-22.

Aug 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-07-6

Detail 20460874

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/. Establishment not yet open.

36-37-5

Detail 20460875

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in kitchen.