Woodchucks Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
78
Score
Woodchucks Cafe appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Woodchucks Cafe was last inspected on Nov 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Tallahassee facility scores 87, putting Woodchucks Cafe on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Per operator, training located off site. Called other operator to bring in documents. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-13-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on bottom of coolers as well as racks.
22-16-4
78
Oct 9, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Manager replaced sanitizer and corrected to chlorine 50ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed country gravy 124F hot held at cook line. Per manager held for less than four hours. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of mold-like substance inside soda nozzles at front counter soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind grill station at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer and reach in cooler near cook line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on bottom shelves. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
61
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits 125F, and sausage gravy 101F held in steam table at cook line at 11:15. Per manager held since 8:30. Manager turned up heat on steam table to reheat food items.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient shelled eggs held at room temperature 68F at cook line at 11:15. Per manager held since approximately 10:45.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored above cooked ham in reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of debris in soda machine nozzles at front counter.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
10-14-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler and freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen area.
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee eating in kitchen/dish area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind grills at cook line.
36-73-4
41
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked ham. Manager moved ham to a different shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches behind bulletin board in corner of kitchen. Employee killed both and sanitized the area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed food debris and mold like substance inside dish machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walls throughout kitchen and behind grill area with build up of food debris, grease and dust.
23-03-4
61
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish-machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Per manager maintenance will be scheduled for dish-machine repair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed dish machine inoperable and three compartment sink set up. Per owner maintenance was called in for repair on 12-06-23 and parts ordered on 12-07-23. Operator is waiting on delivery for necessary components. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish-machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Per manager maintenance will be scheduled for dish-machine repair. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw sausage in the reach in cooler between kitchen area and dish machine. Manager moved chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced American cheese 51F and sliced provolone 45F in make table at 10:00. Per manager out since 8:00. Manager placed lids on food items to bring to proper temperature. New temperature at 11:30: sliced American cheese 43F and sliced provolone 43F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance in the interior of the following locations: ice machine, three compartment sink, and dish machine. Observed accumulation of grease on top and outside of grill at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
58
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter pats in reach in cooler in bar area since 7am cold held at 51F at 9:30am.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soil buildup in reach in coolers in kitchen. Observed grease buildup on exterior of grill.
22-02-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beverage urns uncovered. Observed employee place cover on beverage urns. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
67
Sep 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Woodchucks Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Woodchucks Cafe on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Woodchucks Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Woodchucks Cafe.
How does Woodchucks Cafe compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Woodchucks Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Woodchucks Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Woodchucks Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Woodchucks 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 Woodchucks Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Woodchucks Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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