Southern Sandbaggers

3750 Grove Park Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32311

American

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Southern Sandbaggers stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Chef posted advisory. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sugar container lid.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, and mold like substance. Wall by dishwasher.

23-03-4

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Cooking- beef burger 189F.

05-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in wait station, scrubber stored in sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor in dry storage.

21-17-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the top left corner that opens to the outside in dry storage area.

35B-01-4

Basic - Partial Ceiling tile missing in dry storage area.

36-36-4

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Garlic and garlic sauce.

02C-01-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chili and queso.

03E-02-5

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. Less than 50 ppm.

22-41-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour.

02D-01-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour.

14-01-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwasher area.

36-27-5

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso dip at 91°.

03B-01-6

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. Marinara, on pizza prep area per manager opened friday.

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and beans. Cooked previous day. Dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build-up under equipment on line.

36-73-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups and Togo boxes on floor. Properly stored during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southern Sandbaggers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Southern Sandbaggers on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Southern Sandbaggers compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Southern Sandbaggers most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 88.

Has Southern Sandbaggers' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Southern Sandbaggers have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Southern Sandbaggers 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 Southern Sandbaggers inspected?

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

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