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HOWARD'S KITCHEN AND CATERING ON THE GO

3190 SPRINGHILL RD STE 2, Tallahassee FL 32305 · 850-960-1975

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 14 visits since July 2023

Licence typeCaterer
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceCAT4703149
Grade history
DEC 25
FEB 26
MAR 26
JUL 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall near three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Inspection history

14 visits, newest first

Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

Recorded at 2010 W TENNESSEE ST, Tallahassee — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

Recorded at 2010 W TENNESSEE ST, Tallahassee — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 small flying insects throughout kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall near three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 2010 W TENNESSEE ST, Tallahassee — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 2010 W TENNESSEE ST, Tallahassee — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef counter table top:Tomatoes 50F, chicken 50F, beef 50F. Manager removed and put product in freezer to cool faster, Product was not in unit longer than 2 hours per manager. Cooler was functioning while inspection was being complete, it had come unplugged.
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink had ice in it from drink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles has grease build up on them.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at kitchen hand sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 2010 W TENNESSEE ST, Tallahassee — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed two BEV licenses displayed, no SEA license displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at two handwashing sinks located in kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed drain pipe at handwashing sink located at entrance of kitchen leaking into buckets.
Basic/29-11-4
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken at 51°F, iced during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Basic/14-74-7
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 2010 W TENNESSEE ST, Tallahassee — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pork belly in reach in cooler. Operator moved shell eggs under pork belly during time of inspection.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food dumped in handwashing sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee wallet and sunglasses on food prep table in kitchen. Employee removed items during time of inspection
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign a hand sink in kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups and to go plates on floor in dry storage outside back of establishment.
Basic/25-05-4
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 2010 W TENNESSEE ST, Tallahassee — this licence has since moved.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
High priority/12A-17-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef at 56F Chicken 60F held less than 4 hours. Food cooked before second temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in prep sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic cup inside handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator removed cup during time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed cup during time of inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table. Operator removed cell phone during time of inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 2010 W TENNESSEE ST, Tallahassee — this licence has since moved.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine bottles in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operators removed medicine bottles during time of inspection.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over pork in reach in cooler. Operator properly placed pork over shells eggs during time of inspection.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink located in back of kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed glass plates facing up in kitchen.
Basic/24-05-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Did not observe hand wash sign by reach in cooler.
Basic/31B-04-4
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking procedure poster posted in work area. Provided operator with choking procedure poster.
Basic/51-13-4
Jul 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Reference: 509.241(1)(2) FS: (1) LICENSES; ANNUAL RENEWALS. Each public lodging and public food service establishment shall obtain a license from the division. (2) APPLICATION FOR LICENSE. Each person who plans to open a public food service establishment shall apply for and receive a license from the division prior to the commencement of operation. Priority: High Priority
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1/2 tub of potato salad. Priority: High Priority
High priority/01B-02-5
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad at 48° from previous day per employee. Reference: 3-501.16(A)(2) FC: (A) Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under Section 3-501.19, and except as specified under Paragraph (B) and in Paragraph (C) of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained: (2) At 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Priority: High Priority
High priority/03A-02-5
Observed: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Priority: Basic
Basic/14-74-7

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