Woodchucks Cafe in Tallahassee

2520 a West Tharpe St, Tallahassee, FL 32304

Overview

Woodchucks Cafe in Tallahassee has accumulated 84 violations across 22 inspections dating back to at least 2016, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been a recurring concern, particularly employee health reporting failures cited in at least 3 inspections (September 2024, October 2024, December 2023) and hand-washing violations appearing in 4 separate inspections (March 2023, December 2023, March 2024, September 2024). Proper cooking temperature violations were documented in March and September 2024. The most recent inspection on November 3, 2025 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action, though it documented 9 violations including 3 instances of improper food condition and repeated consumer advisories.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
84Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR: November 3, 2025

Woodchucks Cafe in Tallahassee: Comparison to Leon County Averages

This Facility 3.8 violations / inspection 3.8 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

Woodchucks Cafe in Tallahassee: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In dining room.

Woodchucks Cafe in Tallahassee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Woodchucks Cafe in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Woodchucks Cafe in Tallahassee last inspected?
Woodchucks Cafe in Tallahassee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Woodchucks Cafe in Tallahassee?
The most frequently cited violations at Woodchucks Cafe in Tallahassee are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Woodchucks Cafe in Tallahassee had?
Woodchucks Cafe in Tallahassee has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Woodchucks Cafe in Tallahassee find?
Woodchucks Cafe in Tallahassee was most recently inspected on November 3, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Woodchucks Cafe in Tallahassee ever been shut down?
No, Woodchucks Cafe in Tallahassee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
Has Woodchucks Cafe in Tallahassee had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Woodchucks Cafe in Tallahassee has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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