CANOPY ROAD CAFÉ
3196 Merchants Row Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida, 32311
Leon County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/9/2025
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 1/9/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5: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:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tanks not secured next to prep table. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4: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: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
- 03A-02-5: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-02-6: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/2/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/1/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
3
Basic
14
Total
24
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5: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:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks near cooks station not secured.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, cook station.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting, clear cups, servers area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor near storage area.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- 14-69-4: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:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in expo coolers in cooks station.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, hood vents with grease accumulation.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed lids stored upright in servers area.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on pre tables, cooks station.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed chloraseptic stored next to salt.
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed small, flying insect on avocado in cooks station.
- 12A-17-4: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: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: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: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: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:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed grill irons with caked food debris.
- 53B-13-5: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:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed vape paraphernalia stored next to condiments.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/1/2024 revealed 24 total violations (7 high priority, 3 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 1/5/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5: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: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: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
- 08A-20-5: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: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: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: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.
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. K class on cook line in recharge zone.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/5/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/6/2023
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 7/6/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/5/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil sitting on floor.
- 10-12-5: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: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.
- 35A-02-6: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: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: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: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: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: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: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/5/2023 revealed 11 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).