MIDTOWN UPTOWN CAFE & CATERING
1325 Miccosukee Road
Tallahassee, Florida, 32308
Leon County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/30/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In both kitchens ceiling tiles are soiled with grease and dust.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/10/2024
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 9/10/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed operator vacuum packaging smoked salmon to sell to customers. Operator does not have HACCP plan or variance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Operator stated he sent over package sample to lab waiting for testing and results should be delivered sometime after the Thanksgiving holiday. Operator showed rough draft of HAACP plan. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Per operator variance for HAACP plan is still in process to be approved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Per operator HAACP plan is still waiting to be approved. Operator stated he contacted the office located in Miami, FL and they informed him the office was backed up and it would take more time to be approved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: Owner stated he submitted a revised HAACP plan 4/1/2024. I observed first draft HAACP plan submitted to Tallahassee office. Owner was not at establishment during time of call back to provide copy of revised HAACP plan. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-10: Operator continued to conduct hot smoking and vacuum packaging of salmon after process waiver was denied. See stop sale. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/10/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles accumulated with dust, and grease.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior doors has a gap at the sides that opens to the outside.
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in dish area, bathroom, and hand washing sink in kitchen.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in establishment accumulated with grease, and debris.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator only had quaternary ammonium test strips.
- 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. Repeat Violation 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.
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment still conducting special process of smoking and vacuum packaging salmon after process waiver was denied. **Violation is being addressed on previous inspection.**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/10/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed operator vacuum packaging smoked salmon to sell to customers. Operator does not have HACCP plan or variance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Operator stated he sent over package sample to lab waiting for testing and results should be delivered sometime after the Thanksgiving holiday. Operator showed rough draft of HAACP plan. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Per operator variance for HAACP plan is still in process to be approved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Per operator HAACP plan is still waiting to be approved. Operator stated he contacted the office located in Miami, FL and they informed him the office was backed up and it would take more time to be approved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: Owner stated he submitted a revised HAACP plan 4/1/2024. I observed first draft HAACP plan submitted to Tallahassee office. Owner was not at establishment during time of call back to provide copy of revised HAACP plan. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
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 3/27/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed operator vacuum packaging smoked salmon to sell to customers. Operator does not have HACCP plan or variance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Operator stated he sent over package sample to lab waiting for testing and results should be delivered sometime after the Thanksgiving holiday. Operator showed rough draft of HAACP plan. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Per operator variance for HAACP plan is still in process to be approved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Per operator HAACP plan is still waiting to be approved. Operator stated he contacted the office located in Miami, FL and they informed him the office was backed up and it would take more time to be approved. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed operator vacuum packaging smoked salmon to sell to customers. Operator does not have HACCP plan or variance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Operator stated he sent over package sample to lab waiting for testing and results should be delivered sometime after the Thanksgiving holiday. Operator showed rough draft of HAACP plan. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Per operator variance for HAACP plan is still in process to be approved. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed operator vacuum packaging smoked salmon to sell to customers. Operator does not have HACCP plan or variance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Operator stated he sent over package sample to lab waiting for testing and results should be delivered sometime after the Thanksgiving holiday. Operator showed rough draft of HAACP plan. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth under cutting board on cook line. Also wet wiping cloth on top of cutting board not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over clean utensils.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper goods/cups and napkins floor.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed dish washer go from dirty to cleans plates with no hand washing in between.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container in hand wash sink by dish washer. Manager removed container. Corrected On-Site
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed operator vacuum packaging smoked salmon to sell to customers. Operator does not have HACCP plan or variance. Warning
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).