The Red Elephant Pizza Grill
2910 Kerry Forest Pkwy Ste C3, Tallahassee, FL 32309 · Permanent Food Service · License 4703281
What drove the grade
Handwashing sink leaking on the ground.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 3 routine inspection2 high priority, 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 9 basic-26
- Safety score74
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitNov 3, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Handwashing sink leaking on the ground.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed WD40 stored above the prep area behind the seasonings.
Intermediate2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
Observed the tomato sauce not cooling properly. Tomato Sauce 124°F retemp 105°F in 45 minutes.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed an unlabeled spray bottle in the kitchen area.
Fixed on the spot
Basic9
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
On dry storage shelf.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed a bag of peanuts on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer and dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Ice buildup in ice cream reach-in freezer andwalk-in freezer.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Observed the Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residue/debris at front counter/expo.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed around nozzles on the lobby drink machine and bar area. Dry storage shelves soiled.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed in the office area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed in the kitchen area.
Code 38, Lighting: Observed exit sign hanging by wires near the front counter dry storage area.
Earlier inspections 1
A92Complaint inspection7 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 21, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic7
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Uncovered red sauce stored in walk in beer cooler not covered.
Manager added lid and corrected.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Gap at back kitchen door around frame, side, and threshold leading to trash area.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Kitchen floors not sealed completely throughout kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Standing water on floor by ice machine in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Multiple kitchen walls has debris/grease build up.
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Multiple Kitchen ceiling tiles has grease/debris build up.
Ceiling tile missing.
Ceiling tile in kitchen missing by dry storage.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.