The Social Vegan

505 W Georgia St, Tallahassee, FL 32301

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, The Social Vegan has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The Social Vegan was last inspected on Mar 31, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

The Social Vegan's latest score of 64 falls below the Tallahassee average of 87. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold in steam well- Macaroni and cheese 111F, baked beans 111F ( 11:30-12:30 ). Chef placed items on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cloths stored in sink at bar. Multiple scrubbers stored in sink next to 3 compartment sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Middle soda gun at bar not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Build up observed in spray nozzle.

22-13-5

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

22-20-5

Jun 25, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: New management, no CFM **Time Extended**

53A-02-7

Dec 22, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee drink from cup and then put in gloves, no hand wash.

12A-07-5

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 chick peas 47F, and pico di gallo 47F in expo cooler.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chick peas 47F, and pico di gallo 47F in expo cooler. Per manager stored over overnight.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**

53A-02-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand was sink near warmer or hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers wet stacked near 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in food prep area.

12B-02-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in expo near employee entrance.

05-09-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet sanitizing cloths stored on cutting board.

21-12-4

Sep 9, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Social Vegan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Social Vegan on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does The Social Vegan compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

The Social Vegan most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has The Social Vegan's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Social Vegan have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Social Vegan means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is The Social Vegan inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Social Vegan is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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