Tan's Asian Cafe

2743 Ne Capital Circle Unit 110, Tallahassee, FL 32308

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Tan's Asian Cafe has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Tan's Asian Cafe's latest score of 95 sits above the Tallahassee average of 87. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with dust/debris build up above prep and kitchen line. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents has grease/dust build up over kitchen equipment and prep area.

36-34-5

Apr 23, 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. Observed DM with 0ppm chlorine reading. Operator properly set up triple sink.

22-41-4

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

50-17-3

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken 47F Beef 48F Pork 52F Shrimp 47F held less than 4 hours. Operator placed food items in walk in freezer to cool during time of call back. New temperature: Beef 42F Shrimp 41F Chicken 43F Pork 39F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at food prep table in kitchen area. Employee went to designated eating area during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Nov 8, 2023

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed noodles at 58F for more than 4 hours. General Tso chicken 53° less than 4 hours. Operator cooled chicken to 42F within 4 hours.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed noodles at 58F for more than 4 hours.

01B-02-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed standing water at 72F. Operator dumped water to add more during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-07-4

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a white container containing flour located in the dry storage area with the handle touching the flour. Observed the manager remove the handle from the flour. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a clear container containing rice located in the dry storage area with a cup with no handle being used as a scoop. Observed the manager remove the cup and place a scoop with a handle. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing/sanitizing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed the dish machine not sanitizing properly. Observed manager set up the three compartment sink. Sanitizer was tested. (100ppm) **Corrective Action Taken**

16-55-4

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tan's Asian Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tan's Asian Cafe on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tan's Asian Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tan's Asian Cafe.

How does Tan's Asian Cafe compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Tan's Asian Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Tan's Asian Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tan's Asian Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tan's Asian Cafe 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 Tan's Asian Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tan's Asian Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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