The Red Elephant Pizza Grill
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
100
Score
The Red Elephant Pizza Grill appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 19, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average for Tallahassee sits at 87, putting The Red Elephant Pizza Grill on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade and dough mixer soiled with slime and food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water throughout entire establishment. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of milk cheese stored in floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled behind dish machine.
36-27-5
74
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with slime/food debris. Observed soda machine and nozzles soiled with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink near pizza making prep table. I provided operator with handwashing sign during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed slime build up on handwashing sink near dish machine area.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of lids stored on floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath dish machine.
29-11-4
74
Mar 11, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
52
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
22
Jul 19, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast above salmon in cold holding unit.
08A-20-5
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 the following items cold holding at 322 pm: sliced turkey 51F, sliced tomatoes 46F, cooked rice 45F, chicken 47F, chicken breast 45F, cooked chicken 46F. At 425pm temps were rechecked and were cold holding at following temps. Rice 45F, chicken 47F, chicken breast 47F, sliced turkey 52F and sliced tomatoes at 42F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items cold holding at 322 pm: sliced turkey 51F, sliced tomatoes 46F, cooked rice 45F, chicken 47F, chicken breast 45F, cooked chicken 46F. At 425pm temps were rechecked and were cold holding at following temps. Rice 45F, chicken 47F, chicken breast 47F, sliced turkey 52F, sliced tomatoes 42F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles without label in storage area.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed medicine in servers area near clean dishes.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear storage bins stacked on top of each other still wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed corn meal without cover in kitchen area. Also observed tea completed with no lid in servers area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents with dust and debris over prep of pizza area.
36-34-5
47
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- held on ice- Alfredo sauce 53F, blackened Alfredo sauce 48F (1:00-3:25). Make table- diced tomato 47F, shredded cheese 48F, diced boiled eggs 47F, cut melon 47F, lettuce 48F, corn 47F, rice 45F, sliced roast beef 45F( 1:00-3:30 ). Manager had employee move items to freezer / place on ice to reduce temperatures . Recheck- 4:00- sliced roast 39F, diced egg 38F, rice 38F,diced tomato 35F, cut melon 36F, lettuce 39F, corn 39F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table- diced tomato 47F, shredded cheese 48F, diced boiled eggs 47F, cut melon 47F, lettuce 48F, corn 47F, rice 45F, sliced roast beef 45F( 1:00-3:30 ). Manager had employee reheat spinach artichoke- recheck 178F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided establishment with Health reporting requirements and form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing near pizza oven.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles bulky/ sagging near ice machine.
36-32-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in multiple areas of kitchen/ cook line.
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at right of hand wash sink near ware washing area.
36-24-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
38-01-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple holding units.
05-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Breaded Parmesan chicken stored in walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
35
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Manager states he will provide training for employees around January 15, 2023. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Red Elephant Pizza Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Red Elephant Pizza Grill on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Red Elephant Pizza Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Red Elephant Pizza Grill.
How does The Red Elephant Pizza Grill compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
The Red Elephant Pizza Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has The Red Elephant Pizza Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Red Elephant Pizza Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Red Elephant Pizza Grill 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 Red Elephant Pizza Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Red Elephant Pizza Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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