The Bada Bean
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited The Bada Bean nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Employee personal items stored” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The Bada Bean's latest score is in line with the Tallahassee average of 87. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes stored inside handwashing sink at front counter. Operated removed dishes during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored on food prep table. Operator removed keys during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
86
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food item cold holding for less than 4 hours: Chicken 56F. Operator placed food item inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food dry storage rack next to condiments and seasonings. Employee removed drinks during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
64
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Smoked sausage 47F Grilled chicken 62F. Operator placed food items inside reach in freezer during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket hanging next to clean dishes inside kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside microwave on front line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen Observed rack holding microwave, dishes and other equipment soiled with grease and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee drinks inside reach in cooler at front counter.
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic to go cups on floor inside dry storage room located outside of establishment.
25-05-4
64
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
61
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary solution.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead flying insects on fly strip in ware washing area.
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease. Also observed hood vents with grease accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates front line not stored inverted. Employee stored plates inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with mold like substance and or dirt throughout kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light cover damaged over mop sink.
38-01-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light missing cover over bakery rack near employee entrance.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelving near 3 compartment sink soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with mold like substance ware washing area and behind rack near mop sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on prep table next to food, grill area.
21-12-4
58
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed yellow rice in walk in cooler at 48F, per manager had been in cooler more than 24 hours.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 7 live small, flying insects dish wash area, approximately 5 live small, flying insects in dining area, approximately 3 live small flying insects servers area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on floor by freezer.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 53F, sliced cheese 61F, salsa 51F, spinach 55F, mushrooms 67F in expo near prep table per operator items stored 1 hour ago. Also observed yellow rice in cooler 48F per manager stored more than 24 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 53F, sliced cheese 61F, salsa 51F, spinach 55F, mushrooms 67F in expo near prep table per manager items stored 630a it is now 1030a
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with food debris near flat top grill.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 25 dead small flying insects on fly strip by back exit door. Also observed approximately 30 dead small flying insects on fly strip directly over prep table.
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on dish machine.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse in prep area near freezer.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food and trash on floors in kitchen area.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair near dish machine.
36-17-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bread in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking near dish machine
29-11-4
29
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed raw shell eggs on time without time mark. Per manager, eggs were placed out approximately a hour ago.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Manager has no knowledge of Big 6 nor has them posted.
11-07-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in shallow pans under hot holding wells.
24-08-4
74
Sep 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Bada Bean last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Bada Bean on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Bada Bean?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Bada Bean.
How does The Bada Bean compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
The Bada Bean most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has The Bada Bean's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Bada Bean have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Bada Bean 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 The Bada Bean inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Bada Bean is inspected around three times per year on average.
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