Vertigo Burgers & Fries

1395 E Lafayette St, Tallahassee, FL 32301-4724

American

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Vertigo Burgers & Fries appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 1, 2023. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Vertigo Burgers & Fries since Dec 1, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to eight violations.

Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Tallahassee restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pimento cheese 49F, and feta cheese 51F, in expo across from grill. Per employee placed 2 hours ago, placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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. Emailed operator flyer to post. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory sign posted, operator printed and posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink near expo cooler.

31B-04-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink near prep table/ grill.

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 male employees preparing food no hair restraint.

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored in floor near employee entrance.

08B-38-4

May 5, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 24, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor left of hand washing sink and chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-24: **Time Extended**

08B-38-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching panko flour right of prep sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-24: **Time Extended**

10-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine observed to have a black substance and vent in walk in cooler observed to have build up of dust. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-24: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak from faucet under hand washing sink across from cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-24: **Time Extended**

29-11-4

Oct 11, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vertigo Burgers & Fries last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vertigo Burgers & Fries on file is from Dec 1, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vertigo Burgers & Fries?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vertigo Burgers & Fries.

How does Vertigo Burgers & Fries compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Vertigo Burgers & Fries most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Vertigo Burgers & Fries' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Vertigo Burgers & Fries have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vertigo Burgers & Fries means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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