GUTHRIES OF TALLAHASSEE
1818 W TENNESSEE ST, Tallahassee FL 32304 · (850)224-2244
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a total of 9 small flying insects at the following locations; Observed 5 small flying insects in container holding aprons next to office. Observed 4 small flying insects on cook line in front of fry station.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed in Men's and Ladies bathrooms dirty floors, vents, walls in need of cleaning. Men's sink has food debris inside.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's bathroom door does not self close.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment. Kitchen line hood and filters heavy grease and dust build up.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen by equipment on cooks line build up of grease debris.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors in dining room sticky and build up of dirt/grease.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling kitchen tiles missing above back door and cooks line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles and vents heavy grease/ debris build up in multiple areas in kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on counter where dressings and food is prepared.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle on scoop in breading not above product in storage container.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Men's bathroom drain clogged not working properly, they have a woman's bathroom that can be used for employees and customers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floor in prep and cook area needs sealed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls in prep area and dry storage needs cleaned, grease build up.
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical quaternary sanitizer test kit for triple sink while set up with sanitizer.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in kitchen above fryer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above cook line with grease build up and vents with dust.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters in kitchen above fryer with grease build.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed heavy food debris accumulation on hood filters.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Did not observe sanitizer test strips during time of inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 4 employees working engaging in food handling with no Certified Manager on duty.
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.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice in drive thru.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at three compartment sink.
Nov 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 6, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a total of 9 small flying insects at the following locations; Observed 5 small flying insects in container holding aprons next to office. Observed 4 small flying insects on cook line in front of fry station.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. David Da Brul.
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.
Sep 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a total of 9 small flying insects at the following locations; Observed 5 small flying insects in container holding aprons next to office. Observed 4 small flying insects on cook line in front of fry station.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bucket of chicken fingers 48F and lettuce at 49F.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping a pan of dirty water into employee hand sink on the cook line.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. David Da Brul.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle next to mop sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soil around ice machine in drive thru.
Ceiling//vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
Food stored on floor. Barbecue sauce.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cook line. Observed flour container with soil buildup in back kitchen area.
Observed hood filter with gap from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting on floor next to mop sink.
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.