TALLAHASSEE CHOW TIME INC
1849 CAPITAL CIR NE, Tallahassee FL 32308 · 850.765.2814
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 22 visits since July 2023
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
22 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above beef in walk in. Operator rearranged.
Floors and walls soiled/have accumulation of debris.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
Reach-in and walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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Stored food not covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food item cold holding for more than 4 hours: Sausage 55F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food item cold holding for more than 4 hours: Sausage 55F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on food prep table. Operator removed drink during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored next to raw beef inside reach in cooler on cook line. Operator properly placed beef during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverages on top of food prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on prep table. Employees removed cell phone during time of inspection.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 16, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Beef 49F Sausage 53F Noodles 67F. Operator placed food food items inside walk in freezer during time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish rag inside handwashing sink across from fryers. Operator removed dish rag during time of inspection.
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.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in back of kitchen near prep sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of soy sauce on floor in dry storage area. Operator properly placed sauce during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters accumulated with grease. Observed mold like substance on storage rack inside walk in cooler.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee drink inside reach in cooler. Operator removed drink during time of inspection.
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Pork 45F Shrimp 54F. Operator placed food items inside walk in freezer during inspection.
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed paper towels and tissue on floor throughout women's bathroom.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's waste receptacles uncovered in all stalls. Operator placed lids on all receptacles during time of inspection.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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. Violation has been addressed on a previous inspection.
Mar 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dents in can of pineapples and pudding.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Shrimp 70F Raw chicken 44F Pork 46F. Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food dumped inside handwashing sink in front of fryers.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed an accumulation of mold like substance inside all three ice machines throughout establishment.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking on prep table.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking beverage while preparing food on cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of food prep sinks.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked next to dish machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 buckets of rice noodles on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed food during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Did not observed handwashing sign at hand sink across from fryers. I provided operator a handwashing sign during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulation on hood vents.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken and beef uncovered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered food during inspection.
Aug 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license, observed 6/1/24.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in both ice machines. Owner had employee clean during inspection.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in food prep area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed white tubs and inserted wet nesting, ware wash area.
Food stored on floor. Observed plantains stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Owner stored properly during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed swai thawing in sink, no running water. Owner turned water on during inspection.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving rusted in walk in cooler with meats stored.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on prep tables. Owner stored properly during inspection.
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, can opener blade soiled with food, GM cleaned during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink, no soap at hand wash sink across from grills. GM replaced soap during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, co2 tanks not secured, storage area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, observed employee drink on dish machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting, pans wet nesting near three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, hood vents soiled with grease.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers, Red Bull container in reach in cooler, sushi bar.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle, leak at the handwashing sink near employee entrance.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed pork ribs stored in walk in cooler 58F, per manager stored overnight.
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from cup, put on gloves and prepare food for grill.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over cut cabbage. Manager stored properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed pork ribs stored in walk in cooler 58F, per manager stored overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef and broccoli 124F on buffet line. Manager replaced with beef and broccoli 156F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles of window cleaner, surface cleaner stored hand washing sink across from grills.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink in men's restroom. Manager turned hot water on.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured in store room.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in food preparation area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap back door at threshold.
Food stored on floor. Observed mushrooms stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Manager stored properly.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored directly on ice machine. Manager placed into clean bucket.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven doors near hibachi cook station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink near employee entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil tipped on shelving near rice cookers.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking hand wash sink near employee entrance.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored on prep tables.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour not labeled. Manager labeled during inspection.
Apr 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)
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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed raw chicken wings, raw chicken tenders in walk in cooler prepared more than 24 hours ago, not date marked. Employee date marked.
Jan 12, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw eggs 57F near grill. Per GM placed 2 hours ago, GM disposed of eggs.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed raw chicken wings, raw chicken tenders in walk in cooler prepared more than 24 hours ago, not date marked. Employee date marked.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3/12/23.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates in sushi area not stored inverted. GM stored plated inverted during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table near grill. GM removed employee drink and disposed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket stored in rack with clean pans.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean pans wet nesting near dish machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored n floor near grill, GM removed and stored properly.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler near walk in cooler with desserts and sauces.
Stored food not covered. Observed rice noodles in walk in cooler not covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on prep tables and near grill throughout kitchen.
Nov 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon 48F and pork 48F in reach in cooler near rice station, per manager placed into cooler 2 hours ago, moved to walk in freezer, rechecked temp 30 minutes later 42F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing container in hand washing sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed dish machine not properly dispensing sanitizer utilizing my test strips,not registering. Owner is using sanitizing compartment at 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint.
Stored food not covered. Observed salmon in reach in cooler not covered.
Aug 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored next to cut lettuce not covered.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw eggs 75°, raw chicken 50F, marinated chicken 49°, mushrooms 47F, blue cheese 46F, mayo 48F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw eggs by the flat top 75F manager disposed of raw eggs. Marinated chicken in reach in cooler 49F employees states had been out for approximately 45 minutes at 11:40am. Raw chicken 50F employees states had been out in kitchen for approximately 45 minutes. See stop sale Mushrooms 46F, mayo 48F, blue cheese 46F observed in back reach in cooler.see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried fish 128F and honey chicken 124F on buffet line. Manager disposed of items immediately.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD 40 on food prep table
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sushi containers in hand washing sink in sushi area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing ceiling tile in back prep area.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees throughout kitchen eating and drinking while prepping and or cooking food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking without hair restraint.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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OBSERVED: OPERATING WITH AN EXPIRED DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS LICENSE. EXPIRED 6-1-23 PRIORITY: HIGH PRIORITY
OBSERVED: RAW ANIMAL FOOD STORED OVER OR WITH UNWASHED PRODUCE. OBSERVED EGGS OVER RAW ONIONS IN FRY STATION REACH IN, RAW SHRIMP OVER CORN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL ITEMS REARRANGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY: HIGH PRIORITY
OBSERVED: TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD COLD HELD AT GREATER THAN 41 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. OBSERVED BUTTER AT 70F. BUTTER ADDED TO PLAN FOR TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. PRIORITY: HIGH PRIORITY
OBSERVED: TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD IDENTIFIED IN THE WRITTEN PROCEDURE AS A FOOD HELD USING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL HAS NO TIME MARKING AND THE TIME REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL CANNOT BE DETERMINED. SEE STOP SALE. OBSERVED SUSHI BAR ITEMS, DESSERT BAR AND FRUIT NO TEMPERATURES DOCUMENTED. ALL TIMES DOCUMENTED AT TIME DO INSPECTION. PRIORITY: HIGH PRIORITY
OBSERVED: TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD REQUIRED TO BE DATE MARKED IS NOT DATE MARKED AND TIME OF OPENING/PREPARATION CANNOT BE DETERMINED. SEE STOP SALE. COMMERCIALLY PROCESSED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD OPENED AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED AFTER OPENING. OBSERVED MILK IN SALAD COOLER NOT DATED PER MANAGER UNKNOWN AMOUNT OF TIME. PRIORITY: HIGH PRIORITY
OBSERVED: COMMERCIALLY PROCESSED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD OPENED AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED AFTER OPENING. OBSERVED MILK IN SALAD COOLER NOT DATED PER MANAGER UNKNOWN AMOUNT OF TIME. SEE STOP SALE PRIORITY: INTERMEDIATE
OBSERVED: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE OR SLIME. INTERIOR OF MEAT GRINDER ATTACHMENT AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE HAD RESIDUE BUILDUP. MEAT GRINDER SENT TO DISH AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY: INTERMEDIATE
OBSERVED: EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINER ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OR OVER/NEXT TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS. OBSERVED DRINK BY COOKING OIL AND OVER FRY STATION MAKE TABLE. MANAGER REMOVED DRINKS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY: BASIC
OBSERVED: FOOD STORED ON FLOOR. COOKING OIL STORED ON FLOOR. IN WALK-IN COOLER BOX OF MUSHROOMS AND CONTAINER OF RAW SHRIMP STORED ON FLOOR. ITEMS PUT ON SHELF AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY: BASIC
OBSERVED: IN-USE UTENSIL STORED IN STANDING WATER LESS THAN 135 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. OBSERVED UTENSILS IN 127F WATER. MANAGER SENT UTENSILS AND CONTAINER TO DISH AREA. PRIORITY: BASIC
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