Southgate Service Cafeteria

675 W Jefferson St, Tallahassee, FL 32304-8013
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Southgate Service Cafeteria has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 11, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

When inspectors have written things up, “water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Tallahassee average 87, so Southgate Service Cafeteria is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - wastewater from triple sink drain running into floor drain overflowing and running to ceiling tiles in down stairs kitchen. **Warning**
28-26-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking water under three sink compartment, running on floor to drain. **Warning**
29-11-4
78
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at hand wash sink by walk in cooler, and leaking faucet by salad station.
29-11-4
95
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Double doors to kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Railing on stairs soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled floor. Under dish machine.
36-10-4
86
Sep 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southgate Service Cafeteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Southgate Service Cafeteria on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Southgate Service Cafeteria?

Across the inspection record, “water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Southgate Service Cafeteria.

How does Southgate Service Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Southgate Service Cafeteria most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Southgate Service Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Southgate Service Cafeteria have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Southgate Service Cafeteria 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 Southgate Service Cafeteria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Southgate Service Cafeteria is inspected around two times per year on average.