One Leon County restaurant gets perfect score; 1 closed; 9 fail inspection
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For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Leon County restaurant inspections site.
Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Leon County, Florida, for the week of Sept. 4-10, 2023. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here.
Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment.
For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Leon County restaurant inspection site.
Which Leon County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections?
These restaurants met all standards during their Sept. 4-10 inspections and no violations were found.
4th Quarter Bar & Grill, 2033 N Monroe St, Tallahassee**
Habana's Boardwalk Restaurant, 2819 Mahan Dr Unit 126, Tallahassee**
Legacy at The Riverfront, 9330 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee**
Park's Twisted Pizzeria & Grill, 2819 Mahan Drive Ste 108/110, Tallahassee**
Sonic Drive-In, 1414 Capital Circle Nw, Tallahassee**
Via Brazil Cafe & Market, 1842 N Monroe St, Tallahassee
Zaxby's, 5048 Crawfordville Road, Tallahassee**
** Restaurants that failed an inspection and aced a follow-up inspection in the same week
Which Leon County restaurants were temporarily closed by inspectors?
These restaurants failed their Sept. 4-10 inspections and were temporarily closed. Follow-upinspections are required.
Las Brazas Mexican Grill Inc
1887 Capital Circle Ne, Tallahassee
Routine Inspection on Sept. 8
Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
18 total violations, with 8 high-priority violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler rice 47F, refried beans 49F, shredded beef 56F per manager stored more than 24 hours ago. Advised manager to utilize shallow pans and not cover completely to cool food down properly. See stop sale. **Warning**
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed shredded chicken in walk in cooler not covered to prevent contamination.
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 touch soiled wet wiping cloth and equipment and then touch tortillas, no hand wash.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw eggs stored over intact beef in walk in cooler.
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on wall beside flat top grill with 1 of those falling into tortillas. See stop sale. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 live roach fall off wall to tortillas bin.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler rice 47F, refried beans 49F, shredded beef 56F per manager stored more than 24 hours ago. Advised manager to utilize shallow pans and not cover completely to cool food down properly. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef 60F, chicken 49F, steak 48F, Ground beef 45F, fish 47F, sausage 49F , cheese 49F, milk 49F, raw chicken 46F, lettuce 50F, tomatoes 51F, pork ribs 51F, shredded pork 49F, ground beef 48F. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef 60F, chicken 49F, steak 48F, Ground beef 45F, fish 47F, sausage 49F , cheese 49F, milk 49F, raw chicken 46F, lettuce 50F, tomatoes 51F, pork ribs 51F, shredded pork 49F, ground beef 48F. Manager stated that all food stored overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
Which Leon County restaurants had high priority violations?
Earley's Dor
2450 Shumard Oak Blvd Bldg. 2, Tallahassee
Routine Inspection on Sept. 7
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
10 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Lima Beans 46F in reach in cooler closet to exit door. Manager disposed of Lima beans.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Lima beans 46F in reach in cooler closet to exit door, per manager stored more than 24 hours ago. Manager disposed of Lima beans.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese stored on salad bar 53F, per manager stored an hour ago. Manager placed into reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
El Jalisco Southwood
3197 Merchants Row Blvd Ste 110, Tallahassee
Complaint Inspection on Sept. 6
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
7 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
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. 0 ppm. **Warning**
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawer unit on line beef 48°, chicken 51°, wait station salsa 69°. **Warning**
Guthries Of Tallahassee
1818 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee
Routine Inspection on Sept. 5
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
14 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a total of 9 small flying insects at the following locations; Observed 5 small flying insects in container holding aprons next to office. Observed 4 small flying insects on cook line in front of fry station. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bucket of chicken fingers 48F and lettuce at 49F .
Guthries Of Tallahassee
1818 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee
Routine Inspection on Sept. 6
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
3 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection: High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a total of 9 small flying insects at the following locations; Observed 5 small flying insects in container holding aprons next to office. Observed 4 small flying insects on cook line in front of fry station. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: No flying insects observed during time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
Habana's Boardwalk Restaurant
2819 Mahan Dr Unit 126, Tallahassee
Routine Inspection on Sept. 6
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
19 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from cup and touch knife, no hand wash.
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken wrapped in tshirt bags in freezer.
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee with gloves cut up raw chicken, touch cooler, pans, cup and resume cutting raw chicken. Educated manager in duty on proper hand wash and glove change procedures.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items in expo cooler near microwave, cut lettuce 58F, sliced tomatoes 56F, cheese 53F, raw chicken 46F, beef 45F per manager put in expo hour ago, manger placed into walk in cooler. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black bens and rice in expo 130F per manager placed 45 minutes ago. Manager reheated beans and rice to 165F or above for hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
Legacy at The Riverfront
9330 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee
Routine Inspection on Sept. 6
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
5 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 51F Tomatoes 74F 49F Red onions 65F Coleslaw 49F. **Warning**
Park's Twisted Pizzeria & Grill
2819 Mahan Drive Ste 108/110, Tallahassee
Routine Inspection on Sept. 6
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
10 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese 54F, tomatoes 49F, ground beef 49F sliced cheese 50F all items in expo cooler across from pizza oven **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no back flow preventer mop sink.
Sonic Drive-In
1414 Capital Circle Nw, Tallahassee
Complaint Inspection on Sept. 6
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
10 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flying insects observed in kitchen area. **Warning**
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. Cook line: Sliced tomatoes 48F, shredded lettuce 47F, sliced cheese 48F. Per manager items held over four hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: Sliced tomatoes 48F, shredded lettuce 47F, sliced cheese 48F. Per manager items held over four hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer on cook line too strong. Manager diluted during inspection, retested at 150ppm **Corrected On-Site**
Zaxby's
5048 Crawfordville Road, Tallahassee
Routine Inspection on Sept. 5
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
13 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed several employees change gloves without washing hands.
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee touch trash, was hands for 5 seconds.
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/23. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed chicken tenders 112F, chicken tenders 112F, chicken wings 117F.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed chicken tenders 112F, chicken tenders 112F, chicken wings 117F. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders 112F, chicken fillet 119F, chicken wings 117F per manager out for 30 minutes.
What agency inspects restaurants in Florida?
Routine regulation and inspection of restaurants is conducted by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Department of Health is responsible for investigation and control of food-borne illness outbreaks associated with all food establishments.
How do I report a dirty restaurant in Florida?
If you see abuses of state standards, report them and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation will send inspectors. Call the Florida DBPR at 850-487-1395 or report a restaurant for health violations online.
Get the whole story at our restaurant inspection database.
What does all that terminology in Florida restaurant inspections mean?
Basic violations are those considered against best practices.
A warning is issued after an inspector documents violations that must be corrected by a certain date or within a specified number of days from receipt of the inspection report.
An administrative complaint is a form of legal action taken by the division. Insufficient compliance after a warning, a pattern of repeat violations or existence of serious conditions that warrant immediate action may result in the division initiating an administrative complaint against the establishment. Says the division website: "Correcting the violations is important, but penalties may still result from violations corrected after the warning time was over."
An emergency order — when a restaurant is closed by the inspector — is based on an immediate threat to the public. Here, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants director has determined that the establishment must stop doing business and any division license is suspended to protect health, safety or welfare of the public.
A 24-hour call-back inspection will be performed after an emergency closure or suspension of license.
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Tallahassee area restaurant and food truck inspections Sept. 4-10: Restaurant inspection: One Leon is perfect; 9 fail
