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Kool Beanz Cafe

921 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Kool Beanz Cafe has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Kool Beanz Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Tallahassee restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cold water handle missing at handwashing sink in back prep area.
29-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in two reach-in freezers in rear prep area and one chest freezer in main prep area.
14-69-4
90
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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: Bean cake mix 46F Trout 45F. Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand sink next to three compartment sink. Operator added sign to hand sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
78
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine chlorine 0ppm. Manager replaced sanitizer and corrected to chlorine 50ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef 127F hot held at cook line. Manager reheated beef and corrected to 171F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
74
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items held over 41F in make table at cook line: Sliced pork 47F, pork strips 56F, curly cooked pasta 46F, shredded cheese 47F, and cooked linguine 49F at 12:5. Per manager all food items held since 11:00. Manager added all food items held in make table to written time plan during inspection with time marks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink stored on dish machine. Employee discarded drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on vents in both walk in coolers and on ceiling above dining area.
36-34-5
78
Aug 24, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 47F Swiss cheese 48F Baked beans 45F Black beans 48F, manager states items were recently delivered or held out of refrigeration during prep. Items iced or moved to colder unit at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: Observed baked beans cooling 114F, Black beans 52 cooling, Butter 44F, Swiss cheese 45. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
86
Aug 22, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door.
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw beef, changed gloves with no hand wash. Continued to handle clean plates and tortillas. Discussed with manager.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 47F Swiss cheese 48F Baked beans 45F Black beans 48F, manager states items were recently delivered or held out of refrigeration during prep. Items iced or moved to colder unit at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White mold like substandard on beer walk in cooler shelves.
23-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Outside back door.
33-20-4
55
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kool Beanz Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kool Beanz Cafe on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kool Beanz Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kool Beanz Cafe.

How does Kool Beanz Cafe compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Kool Beanz Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Kool Beanz Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kool Beanz Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kool Beanz Cafe 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 Kool Beanz Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kool Beanz Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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