Wawa in Tallahassee

Last inspected:

1495 Capital Cir Nw, Tallahassee, FL 32303

Part of: Wawa Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Wawa #5431 in Tallahassee has one inspection on record from September 2025, which identified three violations, one a repeat offense. A stop-sale and release order issued the same day required the immediate destruction of sliced cheddar cheese held at 43°F in an open-top cooler in the food prep area—exceeding the required maximum of 41°F. The product was voluntarily destroyed by management and witnessed by the inspector. The September inspection also documented one live flying insect observed in the food prep area, with no evidence of contamination to food or food contact surfaces. Management corrected the temperature control violation on site. A focused inspection in February 2025 returned no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
3Violations
1Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Wawa in Tallahassee: FDACS Inspection History (2)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 2 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Met Requirements

Inspector: 424161

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected.

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PPRepeat
Food area: Sliced cheddar cheese in open top cooler in food prep area held at 43F. All other items around product in correct temperature. Management could not confirm how long cheddar cheese was in cooler. COS: Management voluntarily discarded product. See Stop Sale and Release Order.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Food prep area: One live flying insect observed around food prep area. No evidence of landing on or contamination of food or food utensils.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Food prep area: Vents in food prep area has build up of dust and debris on ceiling vents.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ROY BROGAN JR, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Wawa in Tallahassee: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Wawa #5431 in Tallahassee
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

Wawa in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wawa in Tallahassee last inspected?
Wawa #5431 in Tallahassee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 9, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Wawa in Tallahassee had?
Wawa #5431 in Tallahassee has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Wawa in Tallahassee find?
Wawa #5431 in Tallahassee was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 9, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Wawa in Tallahassee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Wawa #5431 in Tallahassee has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
What are the most common violations at Wawa in Tallahassee?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Wawa #5431 in Tallahassee are: 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P; 6-501.11: Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf; 6-501.12: Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12.

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