Yasou Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Yasou Cafe, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with old-build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in back prep area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Old pieces of meats from vertical broiler saved for gyros. Per cook meats over 1 day and Less than 7 days.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris and grease on flors under equipment, on line.
36-73-4
64
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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. 0 ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
61
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser on dishwasher.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of beans.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Partially uncovered spits of chicken and lamb.
08B-12-5
70
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jun 10, 2024
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 50, beef 48, chicken 49, lamb 49,52, milk 49, cut tomatoes 49. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over cheese. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation addressed on previous inspection.
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Hat donned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Spits with chicken not properly wrapped touching wire rack shelf.
08B-12-5
50
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Prep sink soiled. Mold like substance inside sink.
22-12-5
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. 0 ppm. Operator to use triple sink.
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over cheese. Properly stored during inspection.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Can opener blade.
22-31-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Three compartment Togo trays on floor. Properly stored during inspection.
25-05-4
50
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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. 0 ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Falafel at 55°, less than 4 hours per operator , put on ice during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler thermometer inaccurate.
05-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
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
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on hand sink.
23-24-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled.
36-51-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on drink lines in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
47
May 22, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
55
Mar 3, 2023
Complaint Partial
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher of water inside hand washing sink across from fryers. Manager removed pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed no food manager certification for establishment. Violation addressed on 2/27/23.
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for three compartment sink or dish machine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for any employees. Violation addressed on 2/27/23.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle unlabeled in front counter space right of register.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink to only read at 74 F at hand washing sink across from fryers and hand washing sink inside front counter space.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food prep without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor left of fryers. Manager removed cooking oil from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored in standing water right of fryers. Water only read at 81 F. Manager discarded standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed napkins stored on floor inside front counter space.
25-05-4
45
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
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.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap provided.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back prep area.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of rice.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Lids on floor under hand sink.
25-22-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From dishwasher.
29-03-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yasou Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yasou Cafe on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yasou Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Yasou Cafe.
How does Yasou Cafe compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Yasou Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Yasou Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Yasou Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Yasou 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 Yasou Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yasou Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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