Sahara Greek & Lebanese Café

1135 Apalachee Parkway Unit 60, Tallahassee, FL 32301

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Sahara Greek & Lebanese Café has eight inspections in the public record. On Feb 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

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

Compared to other Tallahassee restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed salmon thawed while still inside packaging.

01B-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease and food debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon thawed while still inside packaging. **See stop sale**

06-01-5

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major 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 less than 4 hours: Chick peas 51F Chicken 47F. Operator placed food inside walk in cooler to cool down during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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

16-37-1

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

32-12-6

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer near walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed insulation exposed, reach in freezer near walk in cooler.

14-36-5

Oct 27, 2023

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken kabob 48F, and lamb kabob 48F in expo across from stove, per manager held 24 hours.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken kabob 48F, and lamb kabob 48F in expo across from stove, per manager held 24 hours, Manager disposed of chicken kabobs and lamb kabobs. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and bowls not stored inverted or protected across from fryer.

24-05-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed expo cooler across from stove not maintaining cold temperature.

14-11-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in holding unit across from stove.

05-09-4

Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution. Observed soiled wiping cloths in fresh solution.

21-13-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed salad not covered in expo across from fryer.

08B-12-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust pitting.

14-17-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored on prep table.

21-12-4

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken stored over bottles of lemon juice in walk in cooler.

08A-11-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hws in front servers area with out paper towels.

31B-02-4

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 - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle.

10-20-4

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed sanitizing bucket with solution filled with debris that had wiping cloth stored, in pot room.

21-11-4

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside hand washing sink across from cook line.

31A-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at all three hand washing sinks.

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sahara Greek & Lebanese Café last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sahara Greek & Lebanese Café on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sahara Greek & Lebanese Café?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sahara Greek & Lebanese Café.

How does Sahara Greek & Lebanese Café compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Sahara Greek & Lebanese Café most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Sahara Greek & Lebanese Café's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sahara Greek & Lebanese Café have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sahara Greek & Lebanese Café 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 Sahara Greek & Lebanese Café inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sahara Greek & Lebanese Café is inspected around two times per year on average.

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