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HUNTSMAN

320 E TENNESSEE ST, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 8084251444

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 10 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats110
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4702827
Grade history
AUG 24
JUN 25
APR 26
MAY 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up manual sanitizing.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. No readting.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Yellow cutting board.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. Left a copy.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Jun 3, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 6 dented cans of peeled tomatoes.
High priority/01B-01-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dish machine during time of inspection. Operator ordered test strips during time of inspection.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed dust pan in cup rack with pans near dish machine.
Basic/42-03-5
Aug 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present., black beans and tomato paste dented at the seam. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored, windex stored next to clean plates.
High priority/41-10-4
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-36-4
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment braises octopus, cools, then places in ROP, no HACCP.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack, tongs stored on drying rack with dust accumulation.
Basic/24-06-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items, notebook stored on prep table, speaker stored on expo cooler.
Basic/40-06-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting, clear containers wet nesting, ware wash area.
Basic/24-08-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, oil in unlabeled bottle, cooks area, also observed salt and pepper mixture, no label.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jun 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored inverted.
Basic/24-05-4
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Manager stored tongs properly.
Basic/10-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed frozen eggplant in pan not covered reach in freezer near vac and pac. Manager covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on cutting boards and prep tables throughout kitchen. Manager placed cloths in sanitizing solution.
Basic/21-12-4/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.