Coosh's Bayou Rouge
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
95
Score
Coosh's Bayou Rouge appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Tallahassee average 87, so Coosh's Bayou Rouge is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles in kitchen above line, dish area and prep room has grease debris build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
95
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles/vents in kitchen above equipment on cooks line has grease/ dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowl for scooping product in flour with no handle.
10-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish machine has black dirt/mold like substance on it. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
86
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Joesph stated he would renew food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen above cook line has debris and dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door in kitchen leading to back dock with a gap at threshold. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen has grease and dust build up by cooks line and walk in cooler.
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Kitchen floors with grease and dirt build up.
36-10-4
74
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets on cook line soiled with slime.
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulated dust and mold like substance on ceilings vents in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed drink during time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking Red Bull on cook-line in kitchen. Employee went into designated eating/drinking area during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil and cheese sauce stored on floor in kitchen. Observed sausage gumbo stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed food items off floor during time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves of reach in cooler on cook line with rust.
14-33-4
50
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Crab meat thawing in hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in seafood seasoning. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of cooked beef stored on floor in walk in cooler uncovered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in hot rice on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Crab meat thawing 30F in hand wash sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
61
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of ibuprofen stored next to food items in kitchen.
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pork in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic cup inside hand wash sink at bar. Employee removed cup during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in bar area.
31B-03-4
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
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Did not observed current license on display. Operator printed license and posted it during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior backdoor.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions, juice and tortillas on floor by grill station. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at sink in bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plumbing in disrepair under hand wash sink at bar.
29-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not being hung to dry in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed glass plates not inverted in kitchen.
24-05-4
37
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, and cutting board in prep area and cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in cooler.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled.
02D-01-5
64
Sep 28, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coosh's Bayou Rouge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coosh's Bayou Rouge on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coosh's Bayou Rouge?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Coosh's Bayou Rouge.
How does Coosh's Bayou Rouge compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Coosh's Bayou Rouge most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Coosh's Bayou Rouge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Coosh's Bayou Rouge have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Coosh's Bayou Rouge 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 Coosh's Bayou Rouge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coosh's Bayou Rouge is inspected around two times per year on average.
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