Corner Pocket of Tallahassee
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
64
Score
Corner Pocket of Tallahassee has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Feb 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to other Tallahassee restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of sanitizer stored next to food ingredients. Operator properly placed sanitizer during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep table. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris near walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go lids stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator properly placed lids during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
64
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food item cold holding for less than 4 hours: Shrimp 48F. Operator placed shrimp inside walk in freezer during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep table. Employee removed drink during time of 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 store on food prep table. Employee removed cell phone during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
78
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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: Bacon wrap 56F Steak bites 56F Swiss cheese 54F Pepper jack cheese 48F Provolone cheese 48F Swiss cheese 47F Mild cheddar 52F American cheese 53F - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14:
01B-02-5
86
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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: Bacon wrap 56F Steak bites 56F Swiss cheese 54F Pepper jack cheese 48F Provolone cheese 48F Swiss cheese 47F Mild cheddar 52F American cheese 53F
01B-02-5
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: Bacon wrap 56F Steak bites 56F Swiss cheese 54F Pepper jack cheese 48F Provolone cheese 48F Swiss cheese 47F Mild cheddar 52F American cheese 53F . ** see stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink on prep table where food is prepared. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door with a gap that opens to outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease on floor next to fryers .
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside microwave. Employee cleaned microwave during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with food debris and grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed heavy grease accumulation on wall behind fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
50
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders 48F in expo near walk in cooler. Per manager placed 45 minutes ago, Manager placed in walk in freezer to quick chill, 43F **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink near three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates stored upright on shelf.
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed grouper in ROP thawing in reach in cooler near three compartment sink.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards throughout kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone charger stored on expo.
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath fire exit door near restrooms.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in cooler near fryer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed refrigerator handles with dirt or mold like substance, bar area. Also observed soda gun and holster soiled with slime in bar area.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef thawing in three compartment sink no running water.
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking, three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar not labeled in dry storage area near walk in cooler.
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in container with dirt or mold like substance in it, bar area.
10-12-5
41
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp 50F, raw chicken strips 48F in expo cooler. Owner placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees change gloves no hand wash.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Manager replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Bradley sausage, mozzarella sticks, pickles stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed blue cheese and carrots below expo cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables.
21-12-4
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 - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates on rack not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee no hair restraint preparing food. Employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
50
Nov 18, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed frog legs in reach in cooler across from fryers to read at 49 F. Employee states frog legs were placed in reach in cooler at 9:00am from walk in cooler. Employee discarded frog legs.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed frog legs in reach in cooler across from fryers to read at 49 F. Employee states frog legs were placed in reach in cooler at 9:00am from walk in cooler. Employee discarded frog legs. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed spring rolls in reach in freezer left of fryers to be uncovered.
08B-12-5
64
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Corner Pocket of Tallahassee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Corner Pocket of Tallahassee on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Corner Pocket of Tallahassee?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Corner Pocket of Tallahassee.
How does Corner Pocket of Tallahassee compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Corner Pocket of Tallahassee most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Corner Pocket of Tallahassee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Corner Pocket of Tallahassee have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Corner Pocket of Tallahassee 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 Corner Pocket of Tallahassee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Corner Pocket of Tallahassee is inspected around three times per year on average.
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