4 Rivers Smokehouse of Tallahassee

1817 Thomasville Rd Suite 100, Tallahassee, FL 32303

American

Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at 4 Rivers Smokehouse of Tallahassee, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 25, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Tallahassee restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 25, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Smoked chicken on time/temp control with no time mark. Operator informed me the chicken was removed from temperature at 10:00am. Operator wrote correct time during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled with grease and food debris underneath fryer on cook line.

36-10-4

Jun 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. t. Steamtable- Cooked Onion rings (95F - Hot Holding) Per Manager food item in unit less than 2 hours. Manager discarded voluntarily **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Shelf under grill soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance and grease

22-08-4

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dishwashing Machine area.

36-34-5

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed collard greens 125F, barbecue beans 114F, 123F, and brisket 112F, at 12:30 in steam table at kitchen area. Per manager held since 11:00. Observed low water level in steam table. Manager filled water level and reheated food items to properly hot hold. New temperatures at 1:00: collard greens 135F, barbecue beans 145F, and brisket 135F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed pulled chicken 68F at 12:15 stored in closed pan for catering in walk in cooler. Per manager cooked, prepped, and cooling since 12:15. Pulled chicken 68F at 1:00. Manager opened pulled chicken container to allow proper cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of mold-like substance in soda nozzles next to takeout window and around ice chute at soda machine in dining area. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of debris on top of dish machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink Quaternary 500+ppm. Manager corrected three compartment sink to Quaternary 200ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of mold-like substance on ice chute inside ice machine.

22-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handle inside the sugar and flour bins. Manager discarded containers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling hood screening above cook line.

36-34-5

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 4 Rivers Smokehouse of Tallahassee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 4 Rivers Smokehouse of Tallahassee on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 4 Rivers Smokehouse of Tallahassee?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 4 Rivers Smokehouse of Tallahassee.

How does 4 Rivers Smokehouse of Tallahassee compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

4 Rivers Smokehouse of Tallahassee most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has 4 Rivers Smokehouse of Tallahassee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 4 Rivers Smokehouse of Tallahassee have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 4 Rivers Smokehouse of Tallahassee means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 4 Rivers Smokehouse of Tallahassee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 4 Rivers Smokehouse of Tallahassee is inspected around two times per year on average.

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