Canopy Road Café
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Canopy Road Café has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other Tallahassee restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Eggs out at 9:00, marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Soufflé cup in blueberries.
10-01-5
78
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon at 56°F, put in colder reach in. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Single door reach in.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of sausage. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in cheese.
14-01-5
70
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon 50, melon 50.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grits 128.
03B-01-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
70
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. 0 ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over lettuce.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes at 45°F, turkey sausage at 45°F.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice.
31A-11-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Chef base on line.
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top broken on induction hot plate.
14-11-5
52
Jun 3, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the ice chute on soda machine. Cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under microwave.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At mop sink.
36-27-5
78
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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. Eggs marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over strawberries, Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
58
Oct 16, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Goat cheese 58°, feta 50°, american cheese 50°, eggs 55°, turkey 56, ham 55°, items in 1st prep table on line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Eggs marked At call back on 10-12-23 8:10 am, inspection started at 2:00, per operator eggs just taken out.
03F-01-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
52
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Eggs on stockroom floor for two days at 74°.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table on line Eggs 50°, cheese 48°, drawer unit sausage 55°, stockroom eggs 74°. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing cartons of rehydrated potatoes.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Prep unit on line , reach-in cooler by kitchen, reach-in cooler in stock room.
14-74-7
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Knives stored under soap dispenser.
24-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Eggs.
08B-38-4
52
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Eggs. Provided consumer advisory.
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on line.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in toppings for pancakes.
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line and dish area.
36-73-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Canopy Road Café last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Canopy Road Café on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Canopy Road Café?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Canopy Road Café.
How does Canopy Road Café compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Canopy Road Café most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Canopy Road Café's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Canopy Road Café have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Canopy Road Café 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 Canopy Road Café inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Canopy Road Café is inspected around three times per year on average.
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