Dear Sunday Cafe Company
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Dear Sunday Cafe Company has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tallahassee restaurant scores 87. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 06-01-2024. This violation is being addressed on a previous inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-17-3
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. This Violation is being addressed on a previous inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety cooked pork prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook date marked 06-03 during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. This Violation is being addressed on previous inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
61
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Corn beef 48F, Per Operator corn beef had been in reach- in since last night. Hash browns 48F, in reach- in per operator since last night. Pasta 47F, in reach-in cooler per operator since last night. Kale 51°F in reach-in cooler since last night per operator See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn beef 48F, Per Operator corn beef had been in reach- in since last night. Hash browns 48F, in reach- in per operator since last night. Pasta 47F, in reach-in cooler per operator since last night. Kale 51°F in reach-in cooler since last night per operator cook chicken breast 44F See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Richard Hollar and I.B Mansaray. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Left a copy the consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach- in cooler by long make table.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in reach-in cooler by the upright cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed three compartment sink leaking from faucet. Per operator someone will de coming out to fix it today.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oatmeal in container without a label. Also observed shakers on prep area with seasonings in them without a label.
02D-01-5
37
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on sink faucet or splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed not cleanable cut marks on three cutting boards at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of dust on two fans on ceiling in kitchen area.
23-03-4
78
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee use bare hand contact on sandwich for control while cutting. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended**
09-01-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice in crockpot since 11am hot 117-135F in some parts. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and to go catering trays in dry storage area next to office not inverted. Observed gallon jugs stored on floor dry storage area in hallway to stairs. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface on top of ice machine between uses. Observed scoop placed in ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended**
10-12-5
55
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. More than 60 days. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Basic - Cutting board on make table at bar has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dear Sunday Cafe Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dear Sunday Cafe Company on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dear Sunday Cafe Company?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dear Sunday Cafe Company.
How does Dear Sunday Cafe Company compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Dear Sunday Cafe Company most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Dear Sunday Cafe Company's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dear Sunday Cafe Company have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dear Sunday Cafe Company 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 Dear Sunday Cafe Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dear Sunday Cafe Company is inspected around two times per year on average.
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