TALLAHASSEE CHOW TIME INC
1849 CAPITAL CIR NE · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32308
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed pork ribs stored in walk in cooler 58F, per manager stored overnight.
12A-05-4High Priority – Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from cup, put on gloves and prepare food for grill.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over cut cabbage. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed pork ribs stored in walk in cooler 58F, per manager stored overnight.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef and broccoli 124F on buffet line. Manager replaced with beef and broccoli 156F. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles of window cleaner, surface cleaner stored hand washing sink across from grills. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-5Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink in men's restroom. Manager turned hot water on. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured in store room.
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in food preparation area.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap back door at threshold.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed mushrooms stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored directly on ice machine. Manager placed into clean bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven doors near hibachi cook station.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink near employee entrance.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil tipped on shelving near rice cookers.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking hand wash sink near employee entrance.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored on prep tables. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour not labeled. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:00 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.