Geo's Pool & Pub
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
55
Score
Geo's Pool & Pub has been inspected nine times since 2022. Geo's Pool & Pub was last inspected on Apr 1, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “exterior backdoor has a gap at the threshold that opens” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Geo's Pool & Pub's latest score of 55 falls below the Tallahassee average of 87. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Grouper thawed while still in its packaging.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Grilled chicken 67F Chicken wings 60F. Chef stored chicken inside reach in freezer during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Grouper thawed while still in its packaging. **see stop sale **
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on food prep table. Employee threw drink away during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior backdoor has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken tenders sitting in water to thaw.
06-01-5
55
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on food prep table. Operator removed drinks during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior backdoor has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with dust.
23-03-4
86
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of red beans.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped inside handwashing sink at bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table in kitchen area. Employee removed cell phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold of backdoor.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice inside ice machine next to 2 door reach in cooler.
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside microwave above prep table.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease and dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken sitting in prep sink to thaw. Employee ran water over chicken during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris and grease behind three compartment sink and prep sink
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed three compartment faucet leaking.
29-11-4
45
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed red cups wet nesting in servers area.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation. Also observed bottom of reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
86
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed several employees wash hands for 5-7 seconds.
12A-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed grouper in packaging thawing in reach in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed tomatoes stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash no guard.
08B-36-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in ice machine touching ice, near mop sink.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed tongs stored on mop sink faucet.
10-04-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed to ambient thermometer in reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sign at sink in bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler near bread racks soiled with food debris, shelving and bottom of cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed spaghetti noodles not covered in reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink.
08B-12-5
55
Aug 1, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed fish stored next to raw chicken that was not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on stand up freezer located in the rear of the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
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 milk in reach in cooler that employee stated was opened 2 days ago not date marked.
02C-03-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken breast thawing in sink no running water.
06-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed stand up reach in located by bread racks with food debris on shelves and the bottom of cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on the interior flap of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches; 1 inside a mop bucket, 1 on the floor to the left of the ice machine. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold on back exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris, plastic, broken glass behind prep tables, sinks, ice machine, bread racks.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frozen chicken wings stored on floor near bread racks.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area and dining area.
36-34-5
45
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on the floor across from hand washing sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings, chicken tenders and hamburgers uncovered in reach in across from fryers.
08B-12-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Geo's Pool & Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Geo's Pool & Pub on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Geo's Pool & Pub?
Across the inspection record, “exterior backdoor has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Geo's Pool & Pub.
How does Geo's Pool & Pub compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Geo's Pool & Pub most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Geo's Pool & Pub's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Geo's Pool & Pub have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Geo's Pool & Pub 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 Geo's Pool & Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Geo's Pool & Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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