Earley's Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Earley's Kitchen stretching back to 2022. On Feb 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Tallahassee average 87, so Earley's Kitchen is doing better than most peers. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish inside handwashing sink at frontline.
31A-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches in ware washing area underneath dish machine, 10 underneath three compartment sink, 20 throughout kitchen, 4 near exit door of kitchen, 5 in dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
78
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bucket containing egg wash sitting on top of margarine inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed egg wash during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed pan of raw chicken stored on top of pan containing Catfish and Shrimp. Operator properly placed food items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cans of chicken broth stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator properly placed food during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Swai Fish cold holding 48F for less than 4 hours. I advised manager on duty to place fish inside reach in freezer during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine not sanitizing properly during time of inspection. 0ppm. I informed operator they will need to discontinue dish machine and utilize the three compartment sink until machine is fixed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: Did not observe Dish machine sanitizing dishes properly during time of call back. Chlorine is not dispensing correctly. **Time Extended**
16-55-4
95
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
50
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, sausage patty 54° in cook's area, per manager placed 35 minutes ago, manager placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, fried chicken breast 118° front serving line, per employee placed an hour ago, disposed of chicken breast.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, chicken and rice in rear reach in cooler stored more than 24 hours ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor, sugar, soy sauce, oil stored on floor in storage area. Also observed beef stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
33-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, hood vents soiled with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner, chicken thighs thawing in sink no running water.
06-01-5
55
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for 5 seconds.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bacon 60F in reach in cooler, per manager, placed 30 minutes ago, manger placed into walk in cooler and replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at sink in bar area, owner replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in ware washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
58
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in shallow pans right of restrooms.
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic to go trays on floor behind buffet line.
25-05-4
90
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Earley's Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Earley's Kitchen on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Earley's Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Earley's Kitchen.
How does Earley's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Earley's Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Earley's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Earley's Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Earley's Kitchen 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 Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Earley's Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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