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TALLAHASSEE CHOW TIME INC

1849 CAPITAL CIR NE · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32308

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 16, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3644448
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10962700
DBPR license4703826

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

#6High Priority03A-02-5

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: Beef 49F Sausage 53F Noodles 67F. Operator placed food food items inside walk in freezer during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish rag inside handwashing sink across from fryers. Operator removed dish rag during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 4

#1Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in back of kitchen near prep sink.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of soy sauce on floor in dry storage area. Operator properly placed sauce during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters accumulated with grease. Observed mold like substance on storage rack inside walk in cooler.

#4Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee drink inside reach in cooler. Operator removed drink during time of inspection.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.