Edison Restaurant

470 Suwannee St, Tallahassee, FL 32399
American
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
45
Score
High Risk

Edison Restaurant, located at 470 Suwannee St, Tallahassee, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on April 2, 2026, with a score of 45. This inspection identified 2 critical, 1 major, and 8 minor violations, including the presence of mold-like substances in the ice machine and a gap in the exterior backdoor. Across seven recorded inspections, Edison Restaurant has historically received mostly medium-risk classifications.

7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
45
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
70
Feb 24, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
43
Jun 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
58
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
55
Violations — Apr 2, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in ware wash area.
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior backdoor has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in ware wash area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair at three compartment sink. Observed water draining onto floor where employees walk. Operator stated the plumbers are coming out tomorrow to fix water and plumbing. I informed kitchen manager to discontinue three compartment sink until it is fixed. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go trays stored on floor in back of kitchen.
25-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: pasta 56F. Operator placed food item inside walk-in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food item hot holding for less than 4 hours during time of inspection: Lobster Bisque: 120F. Operator began to reheat food item during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)