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TALLAHASSEE CHOW TIME INC

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 20, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3481081
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8792078
DBPR license4703826

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dents in can of pineapples and pudding .

Stop Sale
#11High 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 less than 4 hours: Shrimp 70F Raw chicken 44F Pork 46F. Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food dumped inside handwashing sink in front of fryers.

#13Intermediate53B-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 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed an accumulation of mold like substance inside all three ice machines throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking on prep table.

#3Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking beverage while preparing food on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of food prep sinks.

#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked next to dish machine.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 2 buckets of rice noodles on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Did not observed handwashing sign at hand sink across from fryers. I provided operator a handwashing sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulation on hood vents. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed chicken and beef uncovered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.