Lisa's Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Lisa's Cafe 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited seven times.
That's lower than the typical Florida restaurant, which scores around 72. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at prep area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter at ice machine.
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both male and female restrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket at the end of cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white upright freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at front counter.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior chest freezers in the kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in freezer interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins and condiments cups. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour in the kitchen.
02D-01-5
50
Sep 3, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior Grits (64F - Cold Holding); Cooked diced potatoes (49 - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from day prior Grits (64F - Cold Holding); Cooked diced potatoes (49 - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Use to store pans and fryer basket. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator removed dishwasher Plans show hand washing sink outside of rest rooms. Hand washing sink is now at the end of cook line. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Provided form operator filled out and posted **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Box of to go lids stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket at cook line torn Reach in cooler in back dry storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at the end of cook line **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor by 3 compartment sink missing tiles. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of vinegar on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In both white upright freezers at the end of cook line In white chest freezers to the left of cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave to the left of cook line **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior all coolers in the kitchen. Exterior all freezer in the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cook line **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook line **Warning**
29-49-6
29
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - quaternary ammonia test kit - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - chest freezer door not closed tightly - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
78
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine >200ppm). Manager discarded. Manager states establishment uses disinfectant wipes **Corrective Action Taken**
41-15-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter chips (79F - Cold Holding) Observed at server station. COOKLINE COOLER: - corned beef (48F - Cold Holding); - corned hash (50F - Cold Holding); - cooked potato (47F - Cold Holding) Manager moved to freezer for expedited cooling **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. - provided to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink at server station storing pot and silverware
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - quaternary ammonia test kit
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - microwave door handle **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - chest freezer door not closed tightly
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator
51-13-4
41
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
30
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both bathroom doors **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Per operator, a handyman purchased the materials yesterday. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -3 gaskets on reach in cooler soiled and torn **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: -per operator, replacement gaskets have been ordered **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door has side and bottom gaps **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: -the sides are corrected but a smaller gap at the bottom remains **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of equipment on cook line soiled -gaskets soiled throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Cook line equipment is cleaned Some gaskets remain soiled (may be replaced per operator) **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
78
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
20
Sep 12, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Bibb, side of building.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line unit: ham (45F - Cold Holding). Advised operator to monitor. butter (77F - Cold Holding), operator discarded.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. Make line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous items.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cook line.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn, three door reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle.
33-23-4
Basic - High grass/weeds surrounding building. High grass on side of building.
33-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher racks soiled. Cooking equipment soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Men's restroom.
32-17-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Rear storage area. Numerous items.
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.
36-27-5
30
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door unit: gravy 46f, mashed potatoes 46f. Creamers, 53f-54f, See Stop Sale. Advised operator to monitor items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Temperatures: mashed potatoes 47f. Creamers, UHT. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Rear of building. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
05-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat/prepared on site, time temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Numerous items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn, two door Coca Cola unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease (oil) cans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Kenmore unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rolling rack soiled with food debris. Prep table shelves soiled. Rice cooker soiled. Floor fan, dust buildup. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Men's room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
32-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lisa's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lisa's Cafe on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lisa's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Lisa's Cafe.
Has Lisa's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lisa's Cafe have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lisa's Cafe 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 Lisa's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lisa's Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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