Social Catering and Events

227 W Carolina St, Tallahassee, FL 32301

Catering

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Social Catering and Events has been inspected six times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Tallahassee facility scores 87, putting Social Catering and Events on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water stored on floor inside walk in cooler during time of inspection.

08B-38-4

Basic - No cleaning implements provided for onsite trash/garbage receptacles not cleaned off site.

33-01-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes containing gloves, napkins and cups stored on floor in dry storage area.

25-05-4

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on floor in walk in cooler. Executive chef stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed (1) can of black beans dented at seam on dry storage shelf.

01B-01-4

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed spaghetti sauce in walk in cooler with date of 4/15/24, more than 7 days.

02C-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker stored on pan rack.

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pita chips, cookie dough, cheese tortellini, French fries stored on the floor in walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed fryer soiled with food and grease.

22-08-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed corn starch in working container, no label.

02D-01-5

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor 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 and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.

22-20-5

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

10-20-4

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License current during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at hand washing sink right of three compartment sink to read at 89 F.

27-16-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in shallow pans left of smoker. Manager removed shallow pans. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed deli container and lids stored on floor in area right of walk in freezer.

25-05-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bread uncovered in reach in cooler across from walk in freezer.

08B-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Social Catering and Events last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Social Catering and Events on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Social Catering and Events?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Social Catering and Events.

How does Social Catering and Events compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Social Catering and Events most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Social Catering and Events' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Social Catering and Events have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Social Catering and Events 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 Social Catering and Events inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Social Catering and Events is inspected around two times per year on average.

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