Canopy Road Café
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
58
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Canopy Road Café stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
The city-wide average sits at 87, which Canopy Road Café's 58 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed salmon thawed while still in its packaging.
01B-13-4
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: Turkey 47F Ham 45F. Operator placed food items inside reach in freezer during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee personal food on food preparation table. Operator removed food during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on food prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing Singh in women's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon thawed while still in its packaging. **see stop sale**
06-01-5
58
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 live small flying insects around pancake station on cook line. **Warning**
35A-02-7
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 inside reach in cooler on cook line: Ham 55F Salmon 53F Grilled chicken 51F Swiss cheese 50F Diced chicken 56F. Operator placed food items inside reach in freezer during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks next to fryers.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on food prep table next to waffle maker.
12B-07-4
61
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 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. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Ham 50F Smoked Turkey 49F Guacamole 47F Grilled chicken 78F Sausage patties 45F. Operator placed food items inside reach in freezer during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tanks not secured next to prep table. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table next to fryers. Operator removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table in kitchen area. Employee removed cell phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located next to three compartment sink.
22-20-5
70
Jul 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Jul 1, 2024
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed small, flying insect on avocado in cooks station.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bacon 50F, pan sausage 61F, cut cantaloupe 45F, corn beef hash 50F in cooks station, per manager stored 3 hours ago, manager disposed of items. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed chloraseptic stored next to salt.
41-07-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed small, flying insect on avocado in cooks station.
08B-02-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employees wash hands for 5 seconds.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed small flying insects in the following areas: one on cut avocado located in cooks station, six in food prep area, five in dining room area, three in dish washing area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee crack and eggs and then touch grill iron, no glove change.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed grill irons with caked food debris.
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed vape paraphernalia stored next to condiments.
41-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on pre tables, cooks station.
21-12-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed lids stored upright in servers area.
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine and ice chute of soda dispenser with mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks near cooks station not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, cook station.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting, clear cups, servers area.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor near storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer near grill.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in expo coolers in cooks station.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, hood vents with grease accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
13
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw sausage over ham in reach in. Manager moved raw sausage to bottom during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline hot holding: black beans 109F, salsa verde 115F, per manager less than 4 hours. Reheated at time of inspection, new temperatures: black beans188F, salsa verde 170F, **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. Observed 6 employees with no food handler training of employee reporting agreements.
11-26-1
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. Observed 3 employees hired over 60 days, no food handler training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Cleaned at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on egg station prep table, and drink on shelf over cold make table 1. Manager discarded drinks at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on walk-in cooler shelves and fan, food debris/dust on dry storage shelf near dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
52
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly around dirty towel bin.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs sitting on shredded cheese. Employee moved eggs below cheese during inspection.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese 49F pimento cheese 46F in grill cooler per employee overnight. Cinnamon butter 51F in front counter cooler per manager overnight. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese 49F pimento cheese 46F in grill cooler per employee overnight. Cinnamon butter 51F in front counter cooler per manager overnight. See stop sale. Upright cooler milk 46F less than 4 hours moved to walk in cooler. Rechecked temps milk 39 F **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel cleaner and coffee pot cleaner near clean plates. moved to under counter. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 4 cooks, 3 servers.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 4 cooks and 3 servers. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil sitting on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored with used dish scrubbies. Employee placed in sink to be washed **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves in walk in cooler build up of residue and mold like substance.
23-03-4
32
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 35 live roaches under three compartment sink and dish machine 15 live roaches under ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-16: Observed 4 live roaches behind dish machine under chemical buckets. Also observed 1 dead roach inside bar area. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
86
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 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Canopy Road Café?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited six 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 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Canopy Road Café's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Canopy Road Café have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Canopy Road Café means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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