NUTMEG'S CAFE
3953 US 27 S
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in box soda stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Employee placed the items on a shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Manager replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/18/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-23-4:Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water at ice cream freezer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, and sugar removed from bulk not labeled. Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature. Butter left out since 11 or 12 per operator at butter (56F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded three pounds. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter left out since 11 or 12 per operator at butter (56F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded three pounds. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed non handled bowl used to dispense sugar at bulk storage bin.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and keys beside cutting board on prep table where open food is being cut.
- 10-04-5:Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed tongs used to dispense dessert not protected from contamination. Not covered and at top of display case where customers stand.
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee handle unwashed lettuce placed on cutting board at sandwich prep and cut without washing first. Employee was advised and washed lettuce and sanitized cutting board and washed hands, retrieved new knife before proceeding.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no labels on bulk storage container of sugar and flour.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cream cheese icing cupcakes 5 ea (70F - Cold Holding) ; TCS buttercream icing cup cakes 17 ea (70F - Cold Holding) at room temperature on counter display case.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese icing cupcakes 5 ea (70F - Cold Holding) ; TCS buttercream icing cup cakes 17 ea (70F - Cold Holding) at room temperature on counter display case.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/27/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink inoperable from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be repaired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: At callback handsink at cookline is inoperable. only one working handsink for establishment. Operator states plumber was called at this callback. **Time Extended**
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed handsink at cookline inoperable no hot or cold water. No other handsink at this area. Only one handsink for establishment. 4 separate food prep areas in establishment. No handsink at slicer location, no handsink at cookline, no handsink at front counter where open food is located. Ice cream, iced covered cakes are made , cup cakes are dispensed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: At callback handsink at kitchen inoperable and other areas where food prep takes place has no handsink. ,slicer area,cookline, back food prep table beside walk-in cooler. No plan review has been submitted **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7: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 use of areas changed handsink inoperable in kitchen no handsinks where needed. Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed handsink at cookline inoperable no hot or cold water. No other handsink at this area. Only one handsink for establishment. 4 separate food prep areas in establishment. No handsink at slicer location, no handsink at cookline, no handsink at front counter where open food is located. Ice cream, iced covered cakes are made , cup cakes are dispensed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: At callback cup cake and dessert decorating area moved to area beside handsink. Plan still needed to be updated with plan review. Other food prep areas have been added and only one working handsink for establishment. Kitchen handsink is inoperable. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/27/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/27/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in ceiling tiles at hot water heater area. Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep employee wearing watch. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed large hole in wall where plumbing comes out beside mop sink. Large hole at floor under dish dry rack, hole in wall at dish dry rack located about 3 foot up wall. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle/knob of glass cake cover at front counter. Food contact area of togs contact knob/ hand contact area of lid. Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handles of scoops touching foods in drink powder mixes at drink prep area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in water found at 129F . Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powders at drink prep area unlabeled with common name. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed several pieces of loaf meats with dates over 7 days or not dated. Corned beef dated 7/17, Ham dated 7/10,Corned beef dated 7/10,Roast beef dated 6/29, Roast beef dated 7/17, Turkey dated 7/18,Roast beef dated 7/12. Turkey no date, ham no date. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed several pieces of loaf meats with dates over 7 days or not dated. Corned beef dated 7/17, Ham dated 7/10,Corned beef dated 7/10,Roast beef dated 6/29, Roast beef dated 7/17, Turkey dated 7/18,Roast beef dated 7/12. Turkey no date, ham no date. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed soups curry (129F - Reheating); lemon chicken rice soup (89F - Reheating) Reheating for 1hour 45 min in crock pot will not make temperature of 165 within 15 min at current location. Operator removed to quickly heat to 165F on stovetop. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation 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. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink inoperable from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be repaired. Warning
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed handsink at cookline inoperable no hot or cold water. No other handsink at this area. Only one handsink for establishment. 4 separate food prep areas in establishment. No handsink at slicer location, no handsink at cookline, no handsink at front counter where open food is located. Ice cream, iced covered cakes are made , cup cakes are dispensed. Warning
- 51-16-7: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 use of areas changed handsink inoperable in kitchen no handsinks where needed. Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed handsink at cookline inoperable no hot or cold water. No other handsink at this area. Only one handsink for establishment. 4 separate food prep areas in establishment. No handsink at slicer location, no handsink at cookline, no handsink at front counter where open food is located. Ice cream, iced covered cakes are made , cup cakes are dispensed. Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/27/2023 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).