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GREAT WALL

Based on 11 health inspections, GREAT WALL in LOXAHATCHEE has earned a 2.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

4220 West Tennessee Street
Tallahassee, Florida, 32304
Leon County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13556447

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13500353

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen open buckets of sauce stored on floor, discussed with operator who removed products from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In kitchen frozen kitchen thawing at room temperature, discussed with operator who moved products to walk in. Warning
  • 12A-29-4: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. Employee handled trash can and after handled clean utensils to stir pasta, discussed with operator who educated employee, employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored above cooked pasta, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored above raw beef, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen on dry storage shelf pesticide chalk stored above sealed containers of food products, discussed with operator who removed product and discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-25-4:High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Operator uses pesticide chalk inside establishment in kitchen, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas to prevent cross contamination. Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen large metal bowl of cooked pasta (86F - Cooling) at 11:55 since 11:45 to 90F at 12:10, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. In walk in cooler cooked pasta (50F - Cooling) at 12:00 since 11:30 to 52F at 12:15; cut cabbage (49F - Cooling)at 12:00 since 11:45 to 51F at 12:15, at this current rate of cooling products will not reach 41F within 6 hours, discussed with operator who moved products to reach in freezer to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13500073

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw pork stored directly above cooked pasta, and raw shrimp stored above buckets of sauce, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: In walk in cooler raw chicken over buckets of sauce, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10907818

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. In kitchen above triple sink insect control device with approximately 30 dead flies, discussed with operator to discard. Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All reach in cooler door handles and gaskets soiled with food debris and soil residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen multiple buckets of sauce stored on floor, discussed it's operator who removed products from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler cooked rice (57F - Cooling) at 12:30 since previous day, at this rate of cooling product never reached 41F within 6 hours see stop sale. Warning
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken and without washing hands handled container of cooked pasta, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on visibly soiled apron and after handled clean and sanitized dishes, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 12A-29-4: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. Employee handled trash can and without washing hands employee handled container of sauce, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee used bare hands to test temperature of cooked shrimp cooling on table, discussed with operator see stop sale of shrimp. Warning
  • 01B-12-4:High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee used bare hands to test temperature of cooked shrimp cooling on table, discussed with operator see stop sale of shrimp. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 10 live flying insects landing on cut cabbage, raw chicken, broccoli, cutting boards used for raw chicken, flip top cooler. Discussed with operator to eliminate flying insects and clean and sanitize areas.See stop sale for cut cabbage, raw chicken, broccoli. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. In kitchen approximately 60 live ants crawling on flip top cooler, shelves above cooler, on single service to go containers, and lid to rice warmer, discussed with operator who began to clean and sanitize areas. Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer raw pork and beef stored above cooked pork all products not commercially packaged, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw pork stored directly above cooked pasta, and raw shrimp stored above buckets of sauce, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 10 live flying insects landing on cut cabbage, raw chicken, broccoli, cutting boards used for raw chicken, flip top cooler. Discussed with operator to eliminate flying insects and clean and sanitize areas. See stop sale for cut cabbage, raw chicken, broccoli. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5: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. In walk in cooler cooked rice (57F - Cooling) at 12:30 since previous day, at this rate of cooling product never reached 41F within 6 hours see stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from fryer pork egg rolls (69F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (52F - Cold Holding) per operator products removed from cooler and left out for approximately 45 minutes, discussed cold holding with operator who moved products to reach in freezer to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed with operator and provided operator with email copy of big 6. Warning
  • 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Reviewed with operator Warning
  • 11-27-4: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. No clean up procedures available emailed operator clean up procedures poster. Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen on preparation table cooked chicken (92F - Cooling) at 12:15 since 11:55 to 91F at 12:30; cooked shrimp (90F - Cooling) at 11:15 since 11:55 to 83F at 12:30; cooked pork wontons (112F - Cooling) at 12:20 since 11:50 to 98F at 12:35, at this current rate of cooling products will not reach 70F within 2 hours, discussed with operator who moved products to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 12/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8731391

  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch clothes then handle clean pot to stir cooked rice; no hand wash. Advised operator to wash hands.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly landing on cooked rice; stop sale rice. Operator rid kitchen of kitchen. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler: raw chicken wings stored over bucket with sauce. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 fly landing on cooked rice; stop sale rice.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls made Saturday as per operator; not date marked. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8858360

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box with oil stored on floor. Employee stored properly. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 dented cans of ground bean sauce (5lbs each)
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come from outside, fetch crates, take them to walk in cooler then handle utensil and prepared food at cook line ; no hand wash. Advised operator that employee should wash hands.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At standing freezer near deep freezers: Raw shrimp stored over cooked pork portioned in bags. Employee stored properly.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler: raw chicken stored over water melon and sauce in a bucket. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Several bags of cooked pork stored in freezers prepared 2 days prior as per operator, not date marked. Advised operator to date mark.

Inspection Date: 8/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8854208

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, Raw eggs stored over cooked chicken wings. Advised operator of proper storage, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: At walk in cooler raw pork stored over soy sauce. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8852850

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At kitchen , large bin of raw pork stored on the floor. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator removed from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-23-5:Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. At cook line, Employee using dry cloth to wipe pot after preparing rice entree with raw pork, did not wash, rinse, and sanitize pot before using it to prepare another entreee.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. At cook line low boy, employee opened can of soda in reach in cooler with customer food.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. At walk in cooler, several bins of prepared food not covered.
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At cook line, Employee wiping table with blood from raw pork, did not sanitize table.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, Raw eggs stored over cooked chicken wings. Advised operator of proper storage, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler, Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in. Advised operator of proper storage.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, cooked chicken (80F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (81F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour prior. Operator placed items into walk in to fascilitate quick chill. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler, several food items prepared over 24 hours with no date marking. Advised operator to properly date mark items held over 24 hours.

Inspection Date: 4/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8645274

  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler unit: cooked pork (46F at 12:10pm; 45F at 12:45pm - Cooling) As per operator, pork was sliced at 11:30am. At current rate of cooling, item will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Item stored over stacked. Advised operator to remove over stacked portion to quick chill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: On buckets sitting in kitchen near flip top coolers: Cooked rice (132F at 3:57; 131F at 4:05- cooling) As per operator, cooling since 10mins. At current rate of cooling, item will not cool to 70F within a total of 2 hours. Advised operator to move to walk in cooler to quick chill. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8585466

  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. At walk in cooler: Dripping pipeline into a container over shelves of food. Leaking pipe in bathroom pouring water into dining area. Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 #10 can of baby corn observed dented. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 7 live, small flying insects in dry food storage area and 3 landing on closed containers of baking powder. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At flip top cooler unit: Raw eggs stored on top of cooked pork. Operator discarded eggs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, on prep table: cooked rice (61F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (59F - Cold Holding) As per operator, items were taken from walk in cooler 45 mins prior. Advised operator to quick chill and maintain temperature or utilize time as a public health control. At flip top cooler unit: raw shelled eggs (48F - Cold Holding) As per operator, placed in flip top cooler from walk in cooler, 30 mins prior. Operator discarded eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler unit: cooked pork (46F at 12:10pm; 45F at 12:45pm - Cooling) As per operator, pork was sliced at 11:30am. At current rate of cooling, item will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Item stored over stacked. Advised operator to remove over stacked portion to quick chill. Warning
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator provided chemical test strips for pools. Advised operator to provide the correct strips. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352690

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cabbage in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shell eggs in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior to rice warmer
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine