Goodies Eatery

116 E College Ave, Tallahassee, FL 323017704

American

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Goodies Eatery has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 21, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

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

Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Tallahassee facility scores 87, putting Goodies Eatery on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled chicken hot holding at 100F inside crock pot. Operator began to reheat chicken during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed turkey cold holding at 50F at salad station. Operator placed turkey inside reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed employee prepping ready to eat turkey without wearing gloves. Establishment does not have an approved Alternative Operating Procedure.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee prepping ready to eat turkey without wearing gloves. Establishment does not have an approved Alternative Operating Procedure. *stop sale

09-01-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water stored on floor at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets containing milk soiled with mold like substance and food debris. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed ice tea in serving area not covered to prevent contamination.

08B-02-4

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves no hand wash.

12A-07-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint.

13-03-4

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with no hair restraint.

13-03-4

Basic - Exterior of soda machine with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on exterior of soda machine.

14-34-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed lettuce and pickles stored on floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent in walk in cooler to have death dust debris.

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Owner states he has training planned the week of December 19-23, 2022. **Time Extended**

53B-05-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Goodies Eatery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Goodies Eatery on file is from Apr 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Goodies Eatery?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Goodies Eatery.

How does Goodies Eatery compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Goodies Eatery most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Goodies Eatery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Goodies Eatery have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Goodies Eatery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Goodies Eatery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Goodies Eatery is inspected around two times per year on average.

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