Nelsons Burger Bar LLC in Tallahassee

805 S Macomb St, Tallahassee, FL 32301

Overview

Nelson's Burger Bar in Tallahassee has accumulated 68 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 2.4 per visit. The facility previously operated as Voodoo Dog Restaurant, during which a 2019 fire inspection found cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. Top recurring violations include food contact surfaces, consumer advisories, and proper hand and arm washing. No emergency closures or disciplinary actions are on record.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
68Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR: October 15, 2025

Nelsons Burger Bar LLC in Tallahassee: Comparison to Leon County Averages

This Facility 2.4 violations / inspection 2.4 violations per inspection
Leon County Avg 3.44 violations / inspection 3.44 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Leon County Avg 0.15 closures / facility 0.15 county average

Nelsons Burger Bar LLC in Tallahassee: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: OBSERVED USE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT PRODUCING GREASE LADEN VAPORS/SMOKE WITH NO HOOD SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSTALLED. NOTIFIED FIRE AHJ. FORE REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY.

Nelsons Burger Bar LLC in Tallahassee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 5 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 4 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

Nelsons Burger Bar LLC in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nelsons Burger Bar LLC in Tallahassee last inspected?
Nelsons Burger Bar LLC in Tallahassee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 15, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Nelsons Burger Bar LLC in Tallahassee?
The most frequently cited violations at Nelsons Burger Bar LLC in Tallahassee are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Nelsons Burger Bar LLC in Tallahassee had?
Nelsons Burger Bar LLC in Tallahassee has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Nelsons Burger Bar LLC in Tallahassee find?
Nelsons Burger Bar LLC in Tallahassee was most recently inspected on October 15, 2025 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Nelsons Burger Bar LLC in Tallahassee ever been shut down?
No, Nelsons Burger Bar LLC in Tallahassee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
Has Nelsons Burger Bar LLC in Tallahassee had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Nelsons Burger Bar LLC in Tallahassee has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Nelsons Burger Bar LLC in Tallahassee operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Voodoo Dog Restaurant (2019).

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