Dick Mondell's Burgers and Fries

1808 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32301

American

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Dick Mondell's Burgers and Fries has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Dick Mondell's Burgers and Fries was last inspected on Jan 29, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Tallahassee restaurant, which scores around 87. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food item cold holding less than 4 hours: Lettuce 47F. Operator placed lettuce inside reach in freezer during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of French fries stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator properly placed box of fries during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Water leaking from faucet at handwashing sink near soda machine in drive thru.

29-11-4

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line touching clothes while wearing gloves. Informed employee to remove gloves and wash hands during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-28-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ground beef cold holding for more than 4 hours: 47F.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomatoes 50F cold holding for less than 4 hour. Observed ground beef cold holding for more than 4 hours: 47F. **see stop sale **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above office space.

36-36-4

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef patty 45°F, chicken patty 45°F, per manager placed 3 hours ago, manager placed in an ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed all purpose cleaner stored on prep table next to drink.

41-10-4

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.

16-36-4

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-07-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-08-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tomatoes 50F and lettuce 51F.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomatoes 50F and lettuce 51F in expo cooler. Per manager not sure on how long in expo cooler, manager disposed of tomatoes and lettuce. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light-cover missing near dish rack.

38-07-4

Mar 21, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dick Mondell's Burgers and Fries last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dick Mondell's Burgers and Fries on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dick Mondell's Burgers and Fries?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dick Mondell's Burgers and Fries.

How does Dick Mondell's Burgers and Fries compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Dick Mondell's Burgers and Fries most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Dick Mondell's Burgers and Fries' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dick Mondell's Burgers and Fries have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dick Mondell's Burgers and Fries 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 Dick Mondell's Burgers and Fries inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dick Mondell's Burgers and Fries is inspected around two times per year on average.

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