Chef Ashj
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Chef Ashj has 11 inspections in the public record. Chef Ashj was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
86
Jul 23, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 9 live small flying insects in server area near drink machine. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed straws and silverware inside storm drain where employees are dumping. **Admin Complaint**
28-14-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Diced tomatoes 45F Guacamole 47 Pico de gallo 46F. *See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Diced tomatoes 45F Guacamole 47 Pico de gallo 46F
01B-02-5
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
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
33-15-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in floor drain behind bar area draining very slowly.
29-19-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls on cook line soiled with food debris.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen accumulated with dust.
36-34-5
39
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream 56F, shredded mozzarella 53F, spinach 49F, salsa 45F in make table at kitchen area at 2:30. Per manager held since 11:00. New temperatures at 3:00: sour cream 43F, shredded mozzarella 43F, spinach 41F, salsa 41F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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 dishwasher machine chlorine 0ppm in bar area. Manager corrected to chlorine 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
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. Observed one cook and two servers with no food handler training. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled in prep area. Manager cleaned and sanitized can opener during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in storage area next to mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
58
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
90
Dec 5, 2023
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. Observed chicken 45F in reach in cooler and sliced tomatoes 50F on make table at cook line at 1:30. Per manager food has been stored since 10:30 and cooler and make table doors have been frequently opened during cooking. Manager stored food over ice during inspection. New temperatures at 2:00: chicken 41F, sliced tomatoes 45F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored over cooked rice. Manager properly stored items during inspection. Provided manager with Safe Refrigeration Storage Poster. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on vents at dining room and at cook line.
36-34-5
70
Oct 18, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chef Ashj last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chef Ashj on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chef Ashj?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chef Ashj.
How does Chef Ashj compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Chef Ashj most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Chef Ashj's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chef Ashj have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chef Ashj 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 Chef Ashj inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chef Ashj is inspected around three times per year on average.
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