Tha Caddy Shack
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
78
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Tha Caddy Shack stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about seven violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average sits at 87, which Tha Caddy Shack's 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor throughout kitchen soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fryers soiled with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pack of water bottles stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator properly placed water during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White deep freezer next to stove.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior and interior of refrigerator soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
86
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryers soiled with grease and food debris. Observed rack stores next to fryers accumulated with grease and food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on cook line.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed refrigerator soiled with grease and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors soiled underneath fryers on cook line.
36-10-4
64
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator plunge drain in kitchen area then proceeded to put on gloves to prepare food. Operator removed gloves, washed hands and began to prepare food during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed Sewage/wastewater backing up through drains underneath three compartment sink in kitchen. **Warning**
28-26-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in kitchen area next to event space door. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler across from fryers accumulated with soiled with mold like substance and slime. Observed rack containing to go plates soiled with grease and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipes under hand sink next to three compartment sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor underneath fryers soiled with grease and food debris.
36-10-4
55
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot dogs 124F, reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw 45F, tuna 45F in reach in cooler, per owner stored 45 minutes ago. Owner placed on ice bath. Coleslaw 43F, tuna 43F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink near 3 compartment sink. Owner replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink near bar area.
27-16-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light burned out near 3 compartment sink.
36-62-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield cover broken near 3 compartment sink.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handles of refrigerator, reach in coolers soiled with dirt and or food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clam shell containers stored upright near stove. Owner stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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 - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food stored in refrigerator with establishment food.
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in cooler near stove.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris. Also observed fryers, stove, oven soiled with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
41
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license 6/1/23. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed owner no hair restraint preparing food.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near exit door.
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed ovens, stove, fryers with food and grease accumulation.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all three standup reach in coolers soiled with food and liquids.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed relish not covered in cooler below expo.
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled behind fryers, ovens, stand up coolers.
36-73-4
52
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
55
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tha Caddy Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tha Caddy Shack on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tha Caddy Shack?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tha Caddy Shack.
How does Tha Caddy Shack compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Tha Caddy Shack most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Tha Caddy Shack's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tha Caddy Shack have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tha Caddy Shack 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 Tha Caddy Shack inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tha Caddy Shack is inspected around three times per year on average.
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