Emerald Garden
2910 Kerry Forest Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32309 · Permanent Food Service · License 4702425
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 8 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 1 basic-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 8, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Chicken stored over rte vegetables.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
Tested over 200ppm for chlorine. Educated and remade sanitizer, retested at 100ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Vents soiled with accumulated dust/debris in walk-in cooler.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.