DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

FRIENDLY SHORES SEAFOOD AND GRILL LLC

460 West Tennessee Street
Tallahassee, Florida, 32319
Leon County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10746499

  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager .Marlo Miller Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Operator stated Marlo Miller took his ServSafe test but did not pass. Marlo Miller is currently getting ready to take another test. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Operator stated she has been out of town and is currently getting her all of her staff trained. **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Operator stated she has been out of town and is currently getting her all of her staff trained. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10782100

  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Marlo Miller. Violation will be addressed at next unannounced inspection.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Violation will be addressed at next unannounced inspection
  • 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. Violation will be addressed at next unannounced inspection

Inspection Date: 12/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8846212

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tilapia not removed from vacuumed package prior to thawing. *See stop sale
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents accumulated with grease.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken wings, shrimp tilapia, and catfish sitting inside water.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting inside mop bucket not being used.
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed tilapia not removed from vacuumed package prior to thawing.
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager .Marlo Miller Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at either handwashing sink in kitchen.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8790656

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clam shell containers stored upright.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed 6/1/24.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink, front line.

Inspection Date: 3/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8609327

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8570258

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 35B-04-4:Basic - Gap at top of front door to establishment.
  • 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Cloth curtains between kitchen and front counter.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on sides and top of fryers, hand contact area of curtain between kitchen and front counter area.
  • 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. Provided flyer with procedures to establishment during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee went to store during inspection and obtained chlorine. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8569725

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.6/1/23. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Admin Complaint
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8389141

  • 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 on prep table.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer inside RIC across from hand wash sink.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink near microwave.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed coleslaw in oyster container not labeled, expo cooler.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.6/1/23. Admin Complaint
  • 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. Emailed operator flyer to post. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can and storage caddy in front of hand wash sink near microwave.
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at either hand wash sinks.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at either hand wash sinks.