Food Glorious Food
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Food Glorious Food seven times, with records going back to 2022. On Oct 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 87, which Food Glorious Food's 67 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Sanitizer replenished. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bags of food in stockroom behind shelves. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Labels removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
67
Mar 5, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw grouper and raw salmon stored over cooked pasta in reach in cooler at cook line. Employee properly stored food items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at bakery area Chlorine 0ppm. Employee replaced chlorine solution during inspection. Employee corrected dish machine sanitizing strength to Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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 multiple food items opened without date marks at the following locations: Bakery Reach in Cooler: half n half creamer Walk in Cooler: shrimp and crawfish tails Reach in Cooler at Storage Area: anchovies, sour cream, tartar sauce, beef patties Per employee all items held over 24 hours and under seven days. Employee date marked all food items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside drainage system at ware-washing machine. Observed accumulation of mold-like substance and debris inside drainage system at bakery dish machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on vents inside reach in cooler at storage area and on inside walk in cooler. Accumulation of dust on ceiling above dry storage area and ice machine. Accumulation of grease and debris on hood above cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes and equipment stored on soiled shelving at dish area near storage.
24-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket stored on rack with clean bins and personal backpack touching seasoning sauce at storage area behind cook line. Employee properly stored all personal items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Employee moved raw chicken at least 6 inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
50
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
35
Feb 7, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed suarkraut in walk in cooler contaminated by black particles that manager could not determine. Observed manager discard contaminated food.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine dispense chlorine sanitizer dispense sanitizer at 50ppm while manufacture instructions call for 100ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Observed employee cut lime and on the exposed part of lime touch with bare hands. Coached employee on proper procedures and observed employee discard contaminated limes. **Corrected On-Site**
09-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spinach on top of make table on cookline since 11:20am cold at 42-62F at 11:40am. Observed remove spinach that was above temp in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks in ware washing area and cookline.
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
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 - Observed knife stored in container of quaternary sanitizer in between immediate uses. Observed manager remove knife from sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in back of bar area.
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine across from bakery. Observed ice scoop on dirty surface on top of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk soda syrup stored on floor in hallway to stairs.
08B-38-4
30
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Food Glorious Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Food Glorious Food on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Food Glorious Food?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Food Glorious Food.
How does Food Glorious Food compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Food Glorious Food most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Food Glorious Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Food Glorious Food have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Food Glorious Food 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 Food Glorious Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Food Glorious Food is inspected around two times per year on average.
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