SLIM CHICKENS
2329 APALACHEE PKWY, Tallahassee FL 32301
Last inspected Oct 28, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled chicken temped at 122f for hot hold. Per operator only there for a few minutes. Operator threw away of own volition.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled chicken temped at 122f for hot hold. Per operator only there for a few minutes. Operator threw away of own volition.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by drive thru window or back of house by dishwasher.
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 document to operator.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed out.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink by drive thru window.
Stored food not covered. Raw chicken stored uncovered in walk in cooler.
Feb 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oreo Cheesecake 46F in front counter reach in, per employee cheesecake in reach in cooler overnight. Tomatoes 62F at 3:20 per manager tomatoes in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oreo Cheesecake 46F in front counter reach in, per employee cheesecake in reach in cooler overnight. Tomatoes 62F at 3:20 per manager tomatoes in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Buttermilk at fried statin cooler 47F, per employee approximately 2 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Waffle batter 71 degrees at 3:20 per manager batter made at 11:00 am. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Waffle batter 71 degrees at 3:20 per manager batter made at 11:00 am. See stop sale
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Joshua Goshay expiration date 1-22-25
No soap provided at handwash sink in the men's room.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in men's room, dish area, drive through. Paper towel roll provided at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Oreo cheesecake not date marked. Per employee made 2 days ago.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displaying license 2024.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at the back door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Speed rack food build up, build up on three compartment sink faucet. Exterior of sugar bin, top of ice machine.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over ready to eat pickles in walk in cooler.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher by the back door.
Dec 4, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Observed no proof of food handler training for any food handler employees. Per manager most employees hired approximately a year.
Oct 4, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of debris in ice chutes at drive through and dining room soda machines and soiled soda nozzles at dining room soda machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse whisk in hand wash sink at drive through area.
No paper towels provided at prep area and drive through area hand wash sinks.
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. Observed no proof of food handler training for any food handler employees. Per manager most employees hired approximately a year.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed food service license displayed expired 06-01-24.
Aug 4, 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 handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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.