Ming Tree Cafe

2711 Killarney Way, Tallahassee, FL 32309

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Ming Tree Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 8, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.

Restaurants in Tallahassee average 87, so Ming Tree Cafe trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Open drinks.

08B-56-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-08-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside bottom of reach in freezer.

23-03-4

May 14, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 10, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Aug 23, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Dish machine removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Observed dish machine removed and triple sink installed. Must submit plan review. **Time Extended**

51-16-7

Aug 21, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Establishment removed dish machine and only has one compartment sink on site. **Warning**

16-22-4

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/. Dish machine removed. **Warning**

51-16-7

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance in hand sink.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Precooked chicken at 61°, less than 4 hours per operator put in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No hot running water at hand sink. **Repeat Violation**

27-06-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of eggs. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

27-16-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Buildup of food grease on hood.

23-24-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-07-4

Basic - Floor soiled.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf of prep table on line.

23-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef in uncovered pan by dishwasher. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Wok has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Oct 28, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of chicken, Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryer.

23-03-4

Basic - AC vent soiled with grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ming Tree Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ming Tree Cafe on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ming Tree Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ming Tree Cafe.

How does Ming Tree Cafe compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Ming Tree Cafe most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Ming Tree Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ming Tree Cafe 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 Ming Tree Cafe inspected?

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

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