Coach's Pizza

2475 Apalachee Pkwy Unit 101, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Pizza
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Coach's Pizza stretching back to 2022. On Jul 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to other Tallahassee restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken wings cooling for 5 hours inside reach in cooler at a temperature of 65F. According to the Cooling Calculator the chicken wings will not reach proper temp within 6 hours. *See stop sale**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings cooling for 5 hours inside reach in cooler at a temperature of 65F. According to the Cooling Calculator the chicken wings will not reach proper temp within 6 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes cold holding at 50F for less than hours. Operator placed tomatoes inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
64
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
74
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near walk in cooler.
31B-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near hand washing sink, front of kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with dust accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured near hand washing sink.
51-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in working container not labeled. Owner placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored on prep table.
21-12-4
64
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese 51F, beef crumbles 49F, ham 49F, chicken 50F, shredded cheese 48F, spinach 60F, garlic in oil 48F. Per owner placed on line 2 hours ago, owner placed all items in walk in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink near walk in cooler.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above storage rack and above walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license posted. June 1, 2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed corn meal and sugar in container not labeled.
02D-01-5
61
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Observed butter stored on prep table reading at 74 F at 12:30pm. Employee states butter has been out since the previous day. Manager willingly threw butter away. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above diced pineapples inside reach in cooler across from prep table. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter stored on prep table reading at 74 F at 12:30pm. Employee states butter has been out since the previous day. Manager willingly threw butter away.
01B-02-5
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. No proof of training for employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
58
Aug 1, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall next to handwash sink.
36-24-5
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coach's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coach's Pizza on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coach's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Coach's Pizza.

How does Coach's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Coach's Pizza most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Coach's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coach's Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Coach's Pizza 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 Coach's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Coach's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.