How many restaurants are in Tallahassee, Florida?

There are 821 restaurants tracked in Tallahassee, Florida by InspectFL, based on public DBPR inspection records.

What's the average health score in Tallahassee?

The average InspectFL Health Score for restaurants in Tallahassee is 96.3 out of 100, based on analysis of Florida DBPR inspection data.

How are restaurant grades calculated on InspectFL?

InspectFL assigns letter grades (A through F) based on a 0-100 Health Score calculated from the number and severity of violations found during DBPR inspections. Fewer and less severe violations result in a higher score and better grade.

Where does InspectFL get its data?

All restaurant inspection data on InspectFL comes from public records maintained by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). InspectFL aggregates this data and presents it with easy-to-understand grades and scores.

Tallahassee, Florida

Leon County · 821 restaurants

As Florida's state capital and home to FSU and FAMU, Tallahassee has a dining scene driven by three forces: government workers, college students, and a proud local culture. The result is over 700 restaurants ranging from the Southern soul food traditions of Frenchtown to the Midtown gastropubs fueled by game-day crowds. Tallahassee's food identity is more Southern than tropical — a reminder that North Florida is culturally a different world from Miami.

821

Restaurants

74.3%

A-Rated

96.3

Avg Score

1,685

Inspections

Data on this page

Restaurants tracked

821

Graded restaurants

821

Inspection records

1,685

Official source

Florida DBPR

InspectFL turns public DBPR inspection records into city-level score trends, grade breakdowns, and restaurant history so this page is useful for comparison, not just a list of names.

How to use this city page

Start with the citywide grade mix, then use filters to narrow by category, grade, or inspection dates before opening the full restaurant record.

What the citywide data means

Tallahassee looks stronger than average on current grade mix, but individual inspection timelines still matter more than a citywide headline.

Best supporting links

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About Dining in Tallahassee

Of Tallahassee's 821 graded restaurants, 74.3% earned an A grade — above the statewide average, reflecting strong food safety compliance in the area. Currently, 0.2% of restaurants hold a failing F grade, representing 2 establishments with significant health violations. The average InspectFL Health Score across Tallahassee is 96.3 out of 100, based on 1,685 inspections on record.

What Inspectors Look For

Florida DBPR inspectors evaluate restaurants on food temperature control, employee hygiene, pest activity, and equipment cleanliness. Violations are categorized as critical (immediate health risk), major (significant concern), or minor (procedural issue). Learn more about how grades work.

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