Trail Break Cafe

3945 Museum Dr, Tallahassee, FL 323106325

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Trail Break Cafe stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.

Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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

22-20-5

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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

22-20-5

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine next to white reach in freezer.

22-20-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy accumulation of dust on vent below three compartment sink.

23-03-4

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hot dogs cold holding at 48F more than 4 hours.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot dogs cold holding at 48F more than 4 hours. *See stop sale

03A-02-5

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

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 54F, per manager placed in expo an hour ago , manager replaced with cut lettuce from reach in cooler. Cut lettuce 42F.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot dogs 128F on warmer, per manager placed an hour ago, manager turned warmer temp up, hot dogs 139F.

03B-01-6

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can at hand wash sink near employee entrance.

33-38-4

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 - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection present October 2022.

51-18-6

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves, no hand wash.

12A-07-5

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 - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured back k storage area.

51-11-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored directly on surface of ice machine.

10-12-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in working container not properly labeled front counter.

02D-01-5

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 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 chicken in hot holding well right of microwave to read at 124 F at 11:59 am. Per employee chicken was prepared and placed out at 10:00am. Chicken was reheated to at 12:00pm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03B-01-6

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine to have a black substance. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. Observed gaskets of reach in cooler right of oven to be in disrepair.

14-36-5

Oct 5, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Trail Break Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Trail Break Cafe on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Trail Break Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Trail Break Cafe.

How does Trail Break Cafe compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Trail Break Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Trail Break Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Trail Break Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Trail Break Cafe 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 Trail Break Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Trail Break Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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