Smitty's Taphouse & Grill
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
86
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Smitty's Taphouse & Grill stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 26, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Tallahassee restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
22-41-4
86
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test strips open and contaminated and unusable.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Container covered. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on exterior top of ice machine.
23-03-4
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.
06-09-1
61
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine.
22-41-4
86
Oct 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 44°F Less than 4 hours per operator.
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. And exterior.
22-20-5
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.
06-09-1
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
64
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
67
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner on ice machine.
41-10-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on box of gloves.
40-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Tray of food in reach-in freezer.
08B-12-5
52
Jan 30, 2023
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. Chicken at 46° Hotdog at 48°, less than 4 hours per operator transferee to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Digital thermometer reading 35°, recorded temps 46° and 48°.
05-05-4
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
74
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over butter. Properly stored during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta at 47° less than 4 hours per operator put in freezer to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smitty's Taphouse & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smitty's Taphouse & Grill on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smitty's Taphouse & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Smitty's Taphouse & Grill.
How does Smitty's Taphouse & Grill compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Smitty's Taphouse & Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Smitty's Taphouse & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Smitty's Taphouse & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Smitty's Taphouse & Grill 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 Smitty's Taphouse & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Smitty's Taphouse & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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