Kaceys Home Cooking

2545 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303

American

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Kaceys Home Cooking has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 2, 2025. 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 one violation each.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Kaceys Home Cooking's 78 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk Wash cold holding at 48F for less than 4 hours. Operator placed milk wash on ice bath during time of inspection. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Lettuce 47F Sliced tomatoes 51F. Operator placed food items on ice bath during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with slime/food debris.

22-02-4

Aug 1, 2025

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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Did not observed employee food safety training certificates. Manager of restaurant was not present during time of call back to provide documents. **Time Extended**

53B-05-5

Jun 13, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jun 11, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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 given on previous routine inspection. Operator in process of getting employees certified.

53B-01-5

Basic - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly 00ppm reading on test strips. Must wash ,rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Warning**

16-55-4

Jun 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a pan of sliced sausage at 44F, Per operator been in the walk-in cooler since yesterday manager threw it away. See Stop Sale.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 06-01-24.

50-09-4

Apr 2, 2024

Complaint Full

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Dec 18, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

View 3 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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Jose Rutiaga 1-16-23.

53A-03-7

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

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Show all 10 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kaceys Home Cooking last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kaceys Home Cooking on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kaceys Home Cooking?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kaceys Home Cooking.

How does Kaceys Home Cooking compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Kaceys Home Cooking most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Kaceys Home Cooking's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kaceys Home Cooking have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kaceys Home Cooking 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 Kaceys Home Cooking inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kaceys Home Cooking is inspected around three times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Loco's Tacos & Bar

1525 W Tharpe St Unit # 5 & #6

Score: 90 — Low Risk

Hummingbird Wine Bar

1216 N Monroe St Ste 4

Score: 86 — Low Risk

The Salty Dawg Pub & Deli

3813 N Monroe St #15

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Tallahassee → American restaurants in Florida → American restaurants in Tallahassee