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EARLEY'S AT THE CAPITOL

EARLEY'S AT THE CAPITOL in TALLAHASSEE has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

400 S MONROE ST LOWER LEVEL

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13531479

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10889660

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen area. Employee removed drink during time of 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 food prep table in kitchen area. Employee removed cell phone during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Lima beans 50F Chicken gravy 45F Diced tomatoes 61F Coleslaw 62F Ham 61F
  • 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 for more than 4 hours: Diced tomatoes 61F Coleslaw 62F Ham 61F Lima beans 50F Chicken gravy 45F. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Egg wash 58F. Operator placed eggs in reach in freezer.. **See stop sale** **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items hot holding for less than 4 hours: Sausage gravy 130F Sausage patties 125F. Operator began to reheat food items during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 5/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8857108

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Swai fish 68F cold holding inside reach in cooler next to three compartment sink. Operator placed fish on ice bath during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 8/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8780374

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/24 posted.
  • 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 cell phone stored on prep table near serving line and back of kitchen. Manager removed phones. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in ware washing area of black containers and pans.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths, for chlorine.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, at hand wash sink on front line.

Inspection Date: 3/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8562756

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Ice bucket not inverted. Manager inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Case of biscuits uncovered in walk-in freezer. Box closed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 10ppm. Employee made new solution, tested at 50ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes on grill make table 52F, per manager less than 1 hour. Cooler was not turned on. Manager turned on cooler at time of inspection, and voluntarily discarded tomatoes. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Manager refilled soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8379257

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease and dust accumulation.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags (t shirt bags, grocery store bags)with raw beef in WIF.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed link sausage 125F, sausage patty 125F on serving line. Employee reheated and placed on line.Recheck link sausage 137F, sausage patty 135F. Placed on line approximately 35 minutes ago. **Corrective Action Taken**