GEORGIO'S FINE FOOD AND SPIRITS

2971 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301
Leon County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10834893

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 5/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10742953

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Priority: Basic
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust. Priority: Basic
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones on prep table. Priority: Basic
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned blade during inspection. Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned blade during inspection. Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets across from stove soiled with mold like substance. Priority: Basic
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Observed: Stored food not covered. Observed lettuce stored uncovered inside reach in cooler across from stove on cook line. Priority: Basic
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Raw chicken 60F Potato salad 69F Crab cake mix 52F Snapper 52F. Operator placed food items on ice baths during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning Priority: High Priority

Inspection Date: 4/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10782381

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10743852

  • 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 2024-12-13: Violation will be addressed at a later date. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Did not observe food handler employee training during call back. Operator stated employees has been sick and haven't completed all training. **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 2024-12-13: Violation will be addressed at a later date. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Did not observe food handler employee training during call back. Operator stated employees has been sick and haven't completed all training. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10742560

  • 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 2024-12-13: Violation will be addressed at a later date. **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 2024-12-13: Violation will be addressed at a later date. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8719138

  • 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 lighter, keys and cell phone on prep table. Operator removed items during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook line with no beard restraint.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table.
  • 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: Shrimp 46F Salmon 47F Snapper Crab meat 52F Bacon wrapped shrimp 45F. Operator placed food items in reach in freezer to cool during inspection. **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 Alfredo sauce hot holding less than 4 hours: 86F. Operator started reheating sauce during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food dumped in handwashing sink next to office.
  • 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: 4/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8579262

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored inverted throughout kitchen.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees drinking in food prep area.
  • 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 sunglasses and personal tumblers stored above prep tables.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers wet nesting on storage rack near walk in cooler.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice, bar area.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handles. Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 81F across from fry station.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single serve not stored inverted in servers area.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine(Aleve) stored above prep table holding hot items.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed (1) can of fruit cocktail and (1) can of ketchup with dent in the seam of cans.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee drink from cup, change gloves before working with food, no hand wash.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp 46F in expo cooler across from grill, per GM stored an hour ago, GM placed on ice, new temp 42F.
  • 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 Alfredo sauce 103F on serving line, GM reheated to 169F.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blade to can opener soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no high temp strips or thermometer present. Owner purchased high temp strips during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer in establishment. Owner purchases thermometer during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8340925

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates stored upright throughout kitchen.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handles. Manager removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 78F. Manager replaced water.
  • 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut lettuce and cheese no cover stored in reach in cooler across from fryer. Employee covered all food items. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bread flour not labeled, rear of kitchen. Manager labeled 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 lamb shank 48F in in reach in cooler, per manager stored 1 hour ago manager placed in walk in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket in hand wash sink near managers office. Manager removed bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device to gauge hot water temp.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no thermometer.
  • 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. Observed orange poppy basil dressing, mustard dressing in reach in cooler not date marked, per manager stored over night. Observed lobster bisque in walk in cooler per manager stored overnight not date marked. Manager date marked all items. Corrected On-Site