Joellen's
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Joellen's has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 25, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up two times.
Joellen's latest score of 100 sits above the Tallahassee average of 87. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on food prep table next to condiments. Employee removed medicine during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items hot holding for less than 4 hours: Fried chicken 122F Baked chicken 119F Cabbage 129F. Operator began to reheat food items during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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 - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath ice machine.
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen are soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with food debris and grease.
23-03-4
58
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink near back door, and bar area. Owner replaced paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked red lid on ketchup in reach in cooler under hot line.
14-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and corn meal in working container, not labeled. Owner labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine.
22-20-5
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 salmon thawing in ROP under grill.
06-09-1
74
Jan 12, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg wash at prep station 50F, manager placed on ice bath, rechecked temp 48F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
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 salmon in ROP not thawing properly under grill. Employee placed slits in package to allow oxygen to escape. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in expo cooler across from oven.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths not in sanitizing solution near grits. Employee placed in sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Emailed operator flyer to post. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at hand wash sink bar area.
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 87F.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster with slime.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken cases on floor in WIC and oil stored on floor near employee entrance.
08B-12-5
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 salmon thawing under expo in ROP.
06-09-1
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed cold water handle missing at hand wash sink near ice machine.
29-09-4
64
Aug 4, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on ice bin in kitchen area to be in disrepair.
14-11-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joellen's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joellen's on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joellen's?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Joellen's.
How does Joellen's compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Joellen's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Joellen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joellen's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Joellen's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Joellen's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joellen's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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