Governors Club
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
70
Score
Governors Club has been inspected six times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, showing up two times.
Compared to other Tallahassee restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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 - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep table. Operator removed drink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored next to clean dishes in ware wash area, and employee cell phone stored on food prep table.. Operator removed personal items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood and soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted in kitchen area. Operator inverted plates during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
70
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed surface sanitizer on prep table next to food items. Employee removed chemical during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Blue cheese 55F Crab 54F Shredded cheese 55F. Operator placed food items inside reach in freezer during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch cell phone and grab item off floor without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee removed gloves, properly washed hands and put on new gloves to complete task. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat food items inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed food item during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed whisk inside handwashing sink next to fryers. Operator removed utensil during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed hot water sanitizer not reaching proper temperature during inspection. I advised operator to set up three compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize dishes properly until dish machine is fixed. **Warning**
16-54-4
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 top of microwave oven.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on table in kitchen area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of food debris on exterior of ware washing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food prep with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting on drying rack in ware washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream and pork stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator properly placed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents accumulated with grease and dust. Observed reach in cooler across from prep sink gaskets soiled with mold like substance
23-03-4
32
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Chef shut down ice machine and has employee cleaning it. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface inside bottom reach in cooler.
21-05-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing a watch. Cook removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in rock salt. Employee removed scoop from salt. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed cloths from both cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
74
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Chef removed can opener and had can opener cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used for dumping ice next to the ice machine bottom kitchen.
31A-11-4
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
74
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment: observed tags not maintained in chronological order.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served: observed 1 tag with no date.
01C-03-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine: gauge reading 120° F, inspector's thermapen reading 158° F. Executive Chef notified repairman. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-38-5
78
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed all shell tags with no last served date.
01C-03-4
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 stored on floor left of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two bowls being used as a scoop inside rice in dry storage.
14-01-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Governors Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Governors Club on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Governors Club?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Governors Club.
How does Governors Club compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Governors Club most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Governors Club's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Governors Club have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Governors Club 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 Governors Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Governors Club is inspected around two times per year on average.
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