Finnegan's Wake/Fire Betty's/Duke's and Dottie's

1122 Thomasville Rd #1, #2 & #9, Tallahassee, FL 32303

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Finnegan's Wake/Fire Betty's/Duke's and Dottie's appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 21, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Tallahassee average 87, so Finnegan's Wake/Fire Betty's/Duke's and Dottie's trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Paint brushes and paint remnants in sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled. Soiled cutting board and utensils left from previous day.

22-02-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-6

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

22-20-5

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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

22-20-5

Jun 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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

22-20-5

Basic - Wall and base boards soiled near kitchen exit with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

36-27-5

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwash sink in dry storage removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Remodel plan review applied for. File #345818. **Time Extended**

31A-04-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed triple compartment sink in kitchen moved and hand wash sink and dishmachine in what is now a dry storage area removed. Observed commercial suite next door to establishment that includes bar area, mop sink and restrooms not included in plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Remodel plan review applied for. File #345818. **Time Extended**

51-16-7

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment with 168 seats but only approved for 122. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Observed 168 seats. Only approved for 122. Remodel plan review applied for. File #345818. **Time Extended**

51-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Finnegan's Wake/Fire Betty's/Duke's and Dottie's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Finnegan's Wake/Fire Betty's/Duke's and Dottie's on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Finnegan's Wake/Fire Betty's/Duke's and Dottie's?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Finnegan's Wake/Fire Betty's/Duke's and Dottie's.

How does Finnegan's Wake/Fire Betty's/Duke's and Dottie's compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Finnegan's Wake/Fire Betty's/Duke's and Dottie's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Finnegan's Wake/Fire Betty's/Duke's and Dottie's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Finnegan's Wake/Fire Betty's/Duke's and Dottie's have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Finnegan's Wake/Fire Betty's/Duke's and Dottie's 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 Finnegan's Wake/Fire Betty's/Duke's and Dottie's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Finnegan's Wake/Fire Betty's/Duke's and Dottie's is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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