THE LIVELY CAFE AT ST JOHNS

THE LIVELY CAFE AT ST JOHNS in TALLAHASSEE has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 6 reports on file

211 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301
Leon County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/3/2026· 1w ago

Inspection #: 3673246

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

10/8/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10932824

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on food preparation table. Observed employee opened drink stored on top of single service plates.
  • 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 less than 4 hours: Sliced tomatoes 46F Swiss cheese 46F. Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.

5/13/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10725780

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 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: Reach in cooler: Ham 48F Walk in cooler: Raw shell eggs ambient temp: 47F. Operator placed items inside reach in freezer to quickly cool during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

11/20/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8751954

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on storage rack next to clean dishes. Employee properly stored phone during inspection. Corrected On-Site

4/24/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8569147

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinks on prep tables in food preparation area.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on prep tables.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed (1) can of diced tomatoes dented at seam in dry storage area.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook change gloves no hand wash.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.

12/7/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8389348

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 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.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed paninis under expo cooler not covered. Manger placed Saran Wrap to cover. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris. Manager cleaned blade during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink near 3 compartment sink. Manager replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site