Earley's Dor
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Earley's Dor has 14 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Earley's Dor's latest score of 100 sits above the Tallahassee average of 87. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 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: Collard greens 48F Yellow rice 47F Green beans 47F.
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: Collard greens 48F Yellow rice 47F Green beans 47F. **See stop sale* **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items hot holding less than 4 hours: Sausage patties 126F Sausage links 108F. Operator threw food items away at his discretion.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed coleslaw cold holding for more than 24 hours with no date mark. Operator properly date marked food item during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish rag inside hand wash sink across from cash register.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at both hand wash sinks. Operator provided soap during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
47
Jun 16, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs and egg wash stored over and next raw sausage patties. Operator properly separated food items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food item cold holding for more than 4 hours: Egg wash 66F.
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 less than 4 hours inside reach in cooler next to prep table: Sausage gravy 105F Lettuce 58F Yellow Rice 47F. Operator placed food items inside reach in freezer during time of inspection. Observed following food item cold holding for more than 4 hours: Egg wash 66F. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Chili 96F Swai fish 133F. Operator began to reheat food items during time of inspection.
03B-01-6
55
Apr 11, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach under handwashing sink next to reach in cooler and 1 live roach in dining area behind soda vending machines. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed 4 live roaches in dining room area. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches under handwashing sink next to reach in cooler, 4 dead roaches under reach in cooler next to back door, 1 dead roach behind front counter in front of cash register and 1 dead roach in front of front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed 11 dead roaches in dining room area, 2 dead roaches next to coffee maker, 2 dead roaches next to soda vending machines, 1 dead roach on floor next to steam tables. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
82
Apr 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed dish machine waste water draining onto floor in kitchen. **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach under handwashing sink next to reach in cooler and 1 live roach in dining area behind soda vending machines. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed food inside handwashing sink next to soda machine on front counter. Observed water hose and pans inside handwashing next to reach in cooler. Operator removed items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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 - 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.
40-06-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tanks not secured properly.
51-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches under handwashing sink next to reach in cooler, 4 dead roaches under reach in cooler next to back door, 1 dead roach behind front counter in front of cash register and 1 dead roach in front of front counter. **Warning**
35A-03-4
52
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef and raw shell eggs stored over 1000 island dressing, pickles, and milk in 2 door storage cooler. Raw fish over hash browns in chest freezer.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Self serve turkey sandwiches made 2-6-24 marked with a use by date of 2-13-24, 8 days. Use by date changed to 2-12-24. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. American cheese in make table 56F, per manager less than 1 hour. Moved to colder unit at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer buckets stored in hand wash sink. Items moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. No water at hand wash sink by dish area. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ambient temp in make table cooler 70F.
14-74-7
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Self serve Turkey sandwiches not labeled for date product was packaged. Manager wrote preparation date on items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
47
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 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 Lima Beans 46F in reach in cooler closet to exit door. Manager disposed of Lima beans.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Lima beans 46F in reach in cooler closet to exit door, per manager stored more than 24 hours ago. Manager disposed of Lima beans.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese stored on salad bar 53F, per manager stored an hour ago. Manager placed into reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink near drink dispenser.
31A-11-4
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. Printed for operator to post. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents with dust throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers stored upright and not inverted front counter.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on cutting board and counter.
21-12-4
39
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed potato salad in reach cooler right of hand washing sink without a date. Per manager, potato salad was opened on 2/24/23. Manager dated potato salad. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
90
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Earley's Dor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Earley's Dor on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Earley's Dor?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Earley's Dor.
How does Earley's Dor compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Earley's Dor most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Earley's Dor's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Earley's Dor have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Earley's Dor 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 Earley's Dor inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Earley's Dor is inspected around four times per year on average.
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