WOODCHUCKS CAFE
West Tharpe Street
Tallahassee, Florida, 32303
Leon County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 10/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind grill station at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer and reach in cooler near cook line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on bottom shelves. Repeat Violation
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Manager replaced sanitizer and corrected to chlorine 50ppm during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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 country gravy 124F hot held at cook line. Per manager held for less than four hours. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of mold-like substance inside soda nozzles at front counter soda machine. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/9/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/4/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen area.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in kitchen/dish area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind grills at cook line.
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler and freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at kitchen area.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cook line.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored above cooked ham in reach in cooler at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient shelled eggs held at room temperature 68F at cook line at 11:15. Per manager held since approximately 10:45.
- 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 grits 125F, and sausage gravy 101F held in steam table at cook line at 11:15. Per manager held since 8:30. Manager turned up heat on steam table to reheat food items.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of debris in soda machine nozzles at front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2024
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 4/1/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed food debris and mold like substance inside dish machine.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walls throughout kitchen and behind grill area with build up of food debris, grease and dust.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked ham. Manager moved ham to a different shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches behind bulletin board in corner of kitchen. Employee killed both and sanitized the area. Warning
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/21/2023
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 12/21/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/15/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish-machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Per manager maintenance will be scheduled for dish-machine repair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed dish machine inoperable and three compartment sink set up. Per owner maintenance was called in for repair on 12-06-23 and parts ordered on 12-07-23. Operator is waiting on delivery for necessary components. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/15/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/1/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish-machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Per manager maintenance will be scheduled for dish-machine repair. Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw sausage in the reach in cooler between kitchen area and dish machine. Manager moved chicken on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced American cheese 51F and sliced provolone 45F in make table at 10:00. Per manager out since 8:00. Manager placed lids on food items to bring to proper temperature. New temperature at 11:30: sliced American cheese 43F and sliced provolone 43F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance in the interior of the following locations: ice machine, three compartment sink, and dish machine. Observed accumulation of grease on top and outside of grill at cook line. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 revealed 4 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).