The Bark

507 All Saints St, Tallahassee, FL 32310

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The Bark has been inspected seven times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed printed copies of food handler certificates for employees. I informed operator each employee needs to have the original certificate once trained.

53B-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

May 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following mozzarella cheese cold holding at 47F for less than 4 hours. Operator properly placed inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding inside prep cooler next to convection oven for less than 4 hours: Pasta noodles 56F Rice 56. Operator placed food items on ice baths during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind convection oven accumulated with dust.

36-27-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan placed above food prep cooler accumulated with dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.

23-03-4

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Name was placed on the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked bread not protected from possible contamination. Employee placed a tray over the cook bread. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Jun 6, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle stored across from dish rack. Manager labeled bottle.

41-17-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls stored upright above reach in cooler across from stove top.

24-05-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed kale stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager removed kale from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed watermelon uncovered in reach in cooler across from stove top.

08B-12-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour to the right of reach in cooler, across from stove top unlabeled.

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bark last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bark on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Bark?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Bark.

How does The Bark compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

The Bark most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has The Bark's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Bark have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Bark 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 Bark inspected?

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

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