Hooters of Leon

2000 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303

American

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Hooters of Leon appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Floor area(s) covered with standing water” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tallahassee restaurant scores 87. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 18, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed carton of shelled eggs stored over oranges in walk in cooler. Manager properly stored eggs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored inside hand-wash sink at bar area. Manager removed strainer from hand-wash sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

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. Observed three servers with no proof of food handler training.

53B-13-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under storage area. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling/vents above prep area and accumulation of grease and debris under fryers at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

36-22-4

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings 51F in walk in cooler. Per manager chicken wings not at proper temperature because walk in cooler is currently being stocked with shipment during inspection.

03A-02-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust and mold-like substance on vents above kitchen area and dining area.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of wet cups stored stacked together by dish area. Manager separated cups during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under dry storage next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**

36-22-4

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hooters of Leon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hooters of Leon on file is from Apr 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hooters of Leon?

Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hooters of Leon.

How does Hooters of Leon compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Hooters of Leon most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Hooters of Leon's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hooters of Leon have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hooters of Leon means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Hooters of Leon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hooters of Leon is inspected around two times per year on average.

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