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HUEY MAGOO'S CHICKEN TENDERS

13372 PINE GAP SPUR, Odessa FL 33556 · 727.735.8063

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats68
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6113830
Grade history
JAN 25
JUN 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. When flushing the toilet in the restrooms, water backing up from floor drains onto floor in restrooms.
High priority/28-26-5/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2025090854Dec 11, 2025Jan 29, 2026$400

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards Stained in kitchen
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink by cooking line. Operator refilled it
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Portioned coleslaw no date mark over 24 hours in walk in cooler, operator marked the date correctly
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kiley is currently working and Establishment is using OPUS, an unapproved employee training provider of state DBPR to train employees.
Intermediate/53B-03-5
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled and dust buildup in kitchen area
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.employee drink on prep counter and prep table in kitchen. Operator discarded them
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipments in kitchen
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzles exterior soiled and black mold like substance buildup in dining room
Basic/23-03-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use in cook line. Operator removed it to sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-10-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bananas above sauce in walk in cooler, operator moved bananas to bottom shelf
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on make line
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager stated there are approximately five new team members that have started and are within 60 days of higher. Manager stated they are transitioning into an online system, but was unable to provide proof of reporting agreement for new hires. Discussed using paper copy in meantime.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser by three compartment sink show that it is full, but there are no paper towels dispensing from it.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make line
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on condenser line
Basic/14-69-4
Dec 11, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water approximately 3 minutes in handwash sink at cook line, temped 69 F.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer floor.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Dec 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 11, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. When flushing the toilet in the restrooms, water backing up from floor drains onto floor in restrooms.
High priority/28-26-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of shredded 3 cheeses (45F - Cold Holding) and crumbled blue cheese (46F - Cold Holding) stored in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator moved walk-in freezer for rapid cool. Re temped: shredded 3 cheeses 39 F, crumbled blue cheese 36 F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice cubes in handwash sink at front service counter. Discussed with operator about handwash sink for handwash only.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
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/ 4 employees working at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water approximately 3 minutes in handwash sink at cook line, temped 69 F.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. 2 restrooms at dining area are out of service due to unable to flush the toilets. No other restroom available in the establishment.
Basic/32-09-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer floor.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm in kitchen. Operator remade sanitizer solution, tested 200ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Bucket tested 500ppm+. Manager added water and retested at 200ppm
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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. 6 new hires with in 60 days of hire.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed leak coming from condenser line and ice is building up from pipe and floor
Basic/14-69-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Mar 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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/ Six employees present.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the floor.
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cooks line.
Basic/31B-04-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored above dressings in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Repeat Violation
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cash register and began serving packaged cookie no hand washing observed discussion with manager.
High priority/12A-29-4
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep line soiled with orange sauce
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food particles stored in hand washing sink back kitchen prep line.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee training Florida restaurant lodging association. Certificate not filled out management filled out training.
Intermediate/53B-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By register. Tested at 78 f ran over 2 minutes
Intermediate/27-16-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on cooks line
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. Pickle in buckets on floor walk in cooler. Sauce in white bucket on floor in walk in cooler Oil case on floor by reach in prep cooler dressing line.
Basic/08B-38-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat sauces walk in cooler
Basic/08B-17-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 27, 2024 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near three compartment sink, cooks line sink, front counter service area hand sink
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 27, 2024 · Still observed Time Extended
Dec 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -hot holding drawers and in use sauce bowl storage soiled on cooks line
Intermediate/22-02-4/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. Operator has FRLA books, no certificates have been filled out.
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-103
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing clear liquid hanging on three compartment sink not labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like growth in ice chute of self service Coca Cola machine in dining area
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Deep fryer oil stored on floor near cooks line
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near three compartment sink, cooks line sink, front counter service area hand sink
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of drawer system cooler and prep table under flat grills soiled -mold like growth on table under self service Coca Cola machine in dining area
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Numerous containers in clean dish area have old label residue
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler holding condiments near front service window, cold holding drawers under flat grill, cooks line Reach-in-Cooler, breading station cooler interior/shelves/gaskets have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Tomatoes stored above Ready to eat dressings in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-17-4/Warning

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.