Nelsons Burger Bar

805 S Macomb St, Tallahassee, FL 32301

American

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Nelsons Burger Bar has 12 inspections in the public record. Nelsons Burger Bar was last inspected on Oct 15, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Tallahassee restaurant, which scores around 87. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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: Sliced Tomatoes 56F Coleslaw 50F. Operator placed food items on ice baths during time during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cheese inside reach in cooler.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

May 15, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings cold holding more than 4 hours: Chicken wings 46F

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than. 4 hours: Meatballs 46F Lettuce 47F. Operator placed food items inside reach in cooler during time of inspection. Observed following food item cold holding more than 4 hours: Chicken wings 46F. *See stop sale for Chicken **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside microwave.

22-08-4

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths, for chlorine.

16-37-1

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table next to onion. Kitchen manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer across from grill.

14-69-4

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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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. Emailed operator flyer to post. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk in RIC not dated, per owner opened two days ago.

02C-03-5

Feb 21, 2023

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed waste water from building draining from pipe out of open clean out plug. Plug put in place during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: Plumbing has been repaired and area has been limed. **Admin Complaint**

28-13-5

Feb 3, 2023

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Items in lowboy cooler.

14-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions. Properly stored during inspection.

08B-38-4

Nov 9, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nelsons Burger Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nelsons Burger Bar on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nelsons Burger Bar?

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

How does Nelsons Burger Bar compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Nelsons Burger Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Nelsons Burger Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nelsons Burger Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nelsons Burger Bar 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 Nelsons Burger Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nelsons Burger Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.

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