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GUTHRIE'S

2870 APALACHEE PKWY, Tallahassee FL 32311 · 448-220-4815

Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS4703426
Grade history
OCT 23
AUG 24
NOV 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

4 cases · $2,400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2019025441Apr 23, 2019Jun 27, 2019$200
6--2019023736Apr 26, 2019Jun 5, 2019$1,600
6--2019025743May 6, 2019Jun 5, 2019$400
6--2019009642Feb 19, 2019Mar 20, 2019$200

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 6, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Did not observe food handler certificates during time of callback. Time Extended/Return visit Mar 24, 2026 · Did not observe food handler certificates during time of callback. Manager on duty stated he informed district that they need the certificates and no one has provided them. Admin Complaint/Return visit Apr 6, 2026 · Admin Complaint
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Did not observe food handler certificates during time of callback. Time Extended/Return visit Mar 24, 2026 · Did not observe food handler certificates during time of callback. Manager on duty stated he informed district that they need the certificates and no one has provided them. Admin Complaint/Return visit Apr 6, 2026 · Admin Complaint
Mar 24, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Did not observe food handler certificates during time of callback. Time Extended/Return visit Mar 24, 2026 · Did not observe food handler certificates during time of callback. Manager on duty stated he informed district that they need the certificates and no one has provided them. Admin Complaint
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Did not observe food handler certificates during time of callback. Time Extended/Return visit Mar 24, 2026 · Did not observe food handler certificates during time of callback. Manager on duty stated he informed district that they need the certificates and no one has provided them. Admin Complaint
Jan 22, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Did not observe food handler certificates during time of callback. Time Extended
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Did not observe food handler certificates during time of callback. Time Extended
Nov 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager on duty: Darron Crawford
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceilings vents throughout kitchen accumulated with dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on food prep table across from walk in cooler and prep table across from fryers.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink in kitchen area then proceed to prepare drink for customer.
Basic/12B-02-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy buildup of ice inside walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 409 cleaner stored next to cups, drive thru area. Manager stored properly.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed test strips for PH levels not for signet sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-32-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table, manger removed during inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Observed ice tea not covered near drive thru. Manager placed cover on ice tea urn.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.