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HUEY MAGOO'S CHICKEN TENDERS

12380 CORTEZ BLVD, Brooksville FL 34613 · 352-247-7044

Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats54
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6113831
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
JUN 25
AUG 25
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding) portioned in reach-in cooler on cook line stacked above the fill line. Operator moved to a different cooler. Discussed with operator.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding) portioned in reach-in cooler on cook line stacked above the fill line. Operator moved to a different cooler. Discussed with operator.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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 5 employees engaged in food preparation activity and no food manager present. Food manager showed up at the end of the inspection.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 16, 2024Warning 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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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - Raw Chicken in Milk Wash (Raw Egg and Milk) (46F - Cold Holding at 1:55 PM) in reach-in cooler without lid to the right of the fryers on the cook line. Product had been in cooler for 4 hours. Operator discarded and replaced product and installed lid on equipment. - Corn (44F - Cold Holding); Sliced Pepper Jack Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) in two door single hood reach-in cooler on make line. Product had been in cooler for 4 hours. Operator discarded and replaced product.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Raw Chicken in Milk Wash (Raw Egg and Milk) (46F - Cold Holding at 1:55 PM) in reach-in cooler without lid to the right of the fryers on the cook line. Product had been in cooler for 4 hours. Operator discarded, replaced product, and installed lid on equipment. See stop sale. - Corn (44F - Cold Holding); Sliced Pepper Jack Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) in two door single hood reach-in cooler on make line. Product had been in cooler for 4 hours. Operator discarded and replaced product. See stop sale. - Coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding at 2:15 PM) stored in sauce reach-in cooler past the fill lines to the left of the stand up reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator stated items had been in cooler for less than an hour. Operator placed in different part of cooler. Discussed fill lines.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on box of lids in storage area in rear of kitchen. Employee moved.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Feb 23, 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Linens blocking hand sink in rear prep area. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's room. Operator hung sign during inspection
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Clean utensils or equipment stored in rack. Dish drying rack rusted and soiled
Basic/24-06-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink in front beverage cooler behind service line with items for service. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near fryer station, in rear prep area and in men's room.
Basic/31B-04-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cooks line. Operator removed.
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site

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.