Village Inn Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Village Inn Restaurant nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to one violation per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, which has been cited two times.
Village Inn Restaurant's latest score of 100 sits above the Tallahassee average of 87. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at threshold at front entrance.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Utensil handle in sugar container not inverted above food.
10-06-5
90
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Fresh eggs stored over mayonnaise at sale reach in cooler. Eggs removed from cooler at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter on service station at 67F. Per manager, butter held on time. No time mark on butter. Manager unable to produce written plan.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottles with no label on food storage shelf. Per employee bottles contain glass cleaner and peroxide cleaner. Bottles labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum sealed turkey in walk in cooler. Provided special process card to manager **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed unapproved Food handler training from blue ribbon holdings. **Warning**
53B-03-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle water and Sport drink cup on food prep table by omelette station. Observed water bottle removed by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket stored on food storage shelf next to food.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions on Walk in cooler floor. Onions removed from floor during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on freezer floor.
14-69-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash can by salad station hand wash sink.
33-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed unused Low boy cooler at mid station with food build up. Observed unused cappuccino machine dirty.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster side doors open.
33-16-4
Basic - Observed approximately 10-20 flies on multiple sticky strips in kitchen. Fly strips discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
37
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
29
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee removed air pods.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager fixed it. Inspector tested it at 200ppm.
22-49-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food items inside of walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Cook line.
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior and exterior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed serving cup inside hot cocoa container. Observed torn gasket across from open fryer. Observed hand sink on cook line not connected to wall.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink cup without lid on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on cook line prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky strips over employee hand sink in cooking area.
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed post mix on floor in dry storage. Pickles on the floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters sitting on top on coffee machine in waitress station. Not protected from possible cross contamination.
25-05-4
32
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
74
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container containing almond's with a cup being used as a scoop. Observed the manager remove the cup from the container and placed a scoop with a handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Village Inn Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Village Inn Restaurant on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Village Inn Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Village Inn Restaurant.
How does Village Inn Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Village Inn Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Village Inn Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Village Inn Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Village Inn Restaurant 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 Village Inn Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Village Inn Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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