A soul food restaurant in Nashville underwent a routine inspection by the Tennessee Department of Health. According to the inspection report, Doll’s Family Cafe was found in violation of several health codes during the inspection. A follow-up inspection is needed to verify whether the corrections have been implemented.
Please note that the score mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on October 22, 2025, and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
Doll’s Family Cafe
- Where: 2501-C Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
- Date: October 22, 2025
- Score: 68
Doll’s Family Cafe on Gallatin Avenue received an unsatisfactory score in a recent health inspection. On-site inspectors documented several violations, which are presented in a health report. The violations noted in the inspection report are as follows:
- A lack of managerial control contributed to several violations.
- There was no cold water in the employee restroom.
- Catfish and swai are on the menu, but only swai was available at the time of inspection.
- The three-compartment sink has debris and sanitizer water greasers.
- Cooked cabbage was inside the refrigerator, which had been cooled before refrigeration. The temperature before refrigeration was not noted, and the employee was trained on cooling and embargo.
- Cooked pork chops and white beans were improperly placed in a warmer box at 121°F and 110°F, respectively. They were reheated, and employees were trained on proper heating methods.
- Two unlabeled chemical spray bottles were on the storage rack near the employee restroom.
- Thawing raw fish in standing water is against food safety guidelines.
- A bottle of water was placed on the table with produce, with its seal broken.
- On the kitchen’s prep table, there was a can opener that had debris on its blade.
- There was no toilet tissue in the employee restroom.
- The employee restroom had no covered trash can.
- The floors under the cart by the cook line stove were extremely dirty.
- The management did not place a “No Smoking” sign or the international “No Smoking” symbol at every entrance.
Screenshot of the violations noted (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/tennessee)
A detailed health report of Doll’s Family Cafe is available online.
Follow-Up Inspection
The management at Doll’s Family Cafe needs to take corrective actions for the violations noted in the health report. A follow-up inspection will take place in ten days to confirm the changes.
