Natural Kitchen

1525 W Tennessee St Ste 205, Tallahassee, FL 32304

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Natural Kitchen has been inspected seven times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 30, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Tallahassee sits at 87, putting Natural Kitchen on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve plates stored on floor beside front counter.

25-05-4

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee hand sink on the front line use for dumping.

31A-11-4

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

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dished cleaned, but with no sanitizer process being used.

22-45-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, tuna, salmon held over 24 hours with no date marked.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed aprons in hand wash sink freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

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 tuna thawed with ROP packaging with no opening, but directions to remove before thawing.

06-09-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pineapples stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 72F/80F water.

10-07-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper above open top deep freezer.

35B-02-4

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed the women's receptacle uncovered. Observed the manager place the lid on top of the women's receptacle. **Corrected On-Site**

32-12-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water on the floor by the door that leads to the kitchen as well as a case of pineapple on the floor inside of the walk-in cooler. Observed the manager remove the case of pineapple as well as the case of water from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a wet mop not hung to dry by the mop area. Observed the manager hang the mop up to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Natural Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Natural Kitchen on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Natural Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Natural Kitchen.

How does Natural Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Natural Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Natural Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Natural Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Natural Kitchen 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 Natural Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Natural Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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