Guthries of Tallahassee
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Guthries of Tallahassee has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 24, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Guthries of Tallahassee's latest score of 74 falls below the Tallahassee average of 87. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Complaint Partial
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed in Men's and Ladies bathrooms dirty floors, vents, walls in need of cleaning. Men's sink has food debris inside.
32-07-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's bathroom door does not self close.
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment. Kitchen line hood and filters heavy grease and dust build up.
36-68-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen by equipment on cooks line build up of grease debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors in dining room sticky and build up of dirt/grease.
36-10-4
74
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls in prep area and dry storage needs cleaned, grease build up.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling kitchen tiles missing above back door and cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles and vents heavy grease/ debris build up in multiple areas in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on counter where dressings and food is prepared.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle on scoop in breading not above product in storage container.
10-06-5
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Men's bathroom drain clogged not working properly, they have a woman's bathroom that can be used for employees and customers.
32-23-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floor in prep and cook area needs sealed.
36-02-5
67
May 29, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed heavy food debris accumulation on hood filters.
36-68-5
86
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 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 4 employees working engaging in food handling with no Certified Manager on duty.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Did not observe sanitizer test strips during time of inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice in drive thru.
10-08-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at three compartment sink.
29-11-4
67
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a total of 9 small flying insects at the following locations; Observed 5 small flying insects in container holding aprons next to office. Observed 4 small flying insects on cook line in front of fry station. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: No flying insects observed during time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. David Da Brul. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: No manager certification at call back. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: No proof of employee training at call back. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
70
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bucket of chicken fingers 48F and lettuce at 49F .
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a total of 9 small flying insects at the following locations; Observed 5 small flying insects in container holding aprons next to office. Observed 4 small flying insects on cook line in front of fry station. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. David Da Brul. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle next to mop sink.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping a pan of dirty water into employee hand sink on the cook line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soil around ice machine in drive thru.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling//vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Barbecue sauce.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cook line. Observed flour container with soil buildup in back kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed hood filter with gap from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting on floor next to mop sink.
42-01-4
32
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a case of raw shell eggs next to a case of milk. Observed the manager remove the case of milk away from the raw shell eggs to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container with a blue lid with peeper inside being scooped with a cup. Observed the manager remove the cup and place a new scoop with a handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the mens restroom door unable to close all the way.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing by the fryers next to the grill.
36-36-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a white container containing flour located by the dry storage area not labeled. Observed the operator place a label on the container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Guthries of Tallahassee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Guthries of Tallahassee on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Guthries of Tallahassee?
Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Guthries of Tallahassee.
How does Guthries of Tallahassee compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Guthries of Tallahassee most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Guthries of Tallahassee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Guthries of Tallahassee have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Guthries of Tallahassee means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Guthries of Tallahassee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Guthries of Tallahassee is inspected around three times per year on average.
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