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Sage Restaurant

3534 Maclay Blvd S Unit 1, Tallahassee, FL 32312
American
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Sage Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Tallahassee restaurant, which scores around 88. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. 1 egg with broken shell , discarded by operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag missing required information.
01C-09-5
78
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm , remade and brought to 200 ppm.
22-43-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Some tags missing. Employees instructed to date and save tags. **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Put at Triple sink to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
70
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf by cleaned pans. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in sink on line.
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans rewashed and Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
70
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Advisory posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Cooler fan guards.
36-51-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bread in reach-in cooler. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
78
Nov 1, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn at 45°, cabbage 53°, less than 4 hours per operator.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing Sani bucket.
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Two hand sinks in kitchen.
29-11-4
70
Oct 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sautéed mushrooms and onions at 45°, less than 4 hours per operator , items improperly iced, re-iced properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of Sani tablets on prep table.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Digital thermometer reading 35°, actual temp 43°.
05-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of micro wave.
22-02-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach-in coolers.
05-09-4
58
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water.
10-05-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese at 58°.
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone various areas.
40-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Room temperature. Put under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
61
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sage Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sage Restaurant on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sage Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sage Restaurant.

How does Sage Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Sage Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 88.

Has Sage Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sage Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sage Restaurant 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 Sage Restaurant inspected?

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

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