Catering Capers Ala Carte
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
61
Score
Catering Capers Ala Carte appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Mar 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Tallahassee restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of advil stored on food prep table. Operator properly placed medicine during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle containing bleach unlabeled. Employee labeled bleach during time off inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of cooking oil stored on floor inside dry storage area. Operator properly placed oil during time off inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink inside reach in cooler, and walk in cooler. Operator removed drink from inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box containing cups stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator properly placed cups during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
61
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 5 dented cans of Garbanzo Entero, and one can of Cream of mushroom.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drink picture stored inside hand sink in prep kitchen area.
31A-11-4
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 and keys on food preparation table.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of beef and box containing milk stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at hand sink next to prep sink.
29-11-4
67
Dec 11, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Jul 23, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed 6/1/24. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately one hundred and thirty-two droppings in the following locations: approximately 17 under pan storage rack located in the back prep area, approximately 30 under two-door reach in cooler in back prep area, two on prep table with mixer in back prep area, five under canned goods rack in store room, seven on pan rack with colanders and stock pots, four in clear bin on storage rack with colanders, approximately 23 under and around storage shelving near garage door, approximately nine under flour and sugar bins next to walk in cooler, approximately thirty five under staircase and shelving near ice machine. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in cooks station.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed that bay garage doors not reflected on plans from 2019. Food preparation is done in area with bay garage doors. 9/21/24. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Call back 9/21/24. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in cooks station.
31B-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink in back prep area with plumbing in disrepair, leaking through wall.
29-08-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust pitting walk in cooler shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup being used to scoop flour, panko and sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed bay door in kitchen area with gap.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed butter balls stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near light switch in back prep area.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food and grease debris on stove and ovens.
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light burned out in dry storage area.
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink in cooks station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed garage roll up door in kitchen area not closing properly.
35B-05-4
29
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine(advil) stored top of prep table.
41-07-4
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. Emailed flyer to GM. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled. GM placed label.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cellphone on prep table next to grapes.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear lids wet nesting in ware washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not stored inverted. GM disposed of filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
58
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
50
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Observed mash potatoes in walk in cooler to read at 51 F and crab meat to read at 49 F at 10:40 am. Manager stated that mash potatoes and Krab meat were placed in walk in cooler at 9:00 pm. Manager discarded mash potatoes and crab meat. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mash potatoes in walk in cooler to read at 51 F and crab meat to read at 49 F at 10:40 am. Manager stated that mash potatoes and Krab meat were placed in walk in cooler at 9:00 pm. Manager discarded mash potatoes and crab meat. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream and bread stored on floor in walk in freezer, and cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed carry out containers stored on floor inside dry storage.
25-05-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Catering Capers Ala Carte last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Catering Capers Ala Carte on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Catering Capers Ala Carte?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Catering Capers Ala Carte.
How does Catering Capers Ala Carte compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Catering Capers Ala Carte most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 88.
Has Catering Capers Ala Carte's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Catering Capers Ala Carte have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Catering Capers Ala Carte 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 Catering Capers Ala Carte inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Catering Capers Ala Carte is inspected around three times per year on average.
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