Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders was last inspected on Aug 28, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Brooksville average 90, so Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding) portioned in reach-in cooler on cook line stacked above the fill line. Operator moved to a different cooler. Discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 5 employees engaged in food preparation activity and no food manager present. Food manager showed up at the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
78
Jun 3, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - Raw Chicken in Milk Wash (Raw Egg and Milk) (46F - Cold Holding at 1:55 PM) in reach-in cooler without lid to the right of the fryers on the cook line. Product had been in cooler for 4 hours. Operator discarded and replaced product and installed lid on equipment. - Corn (44F - Cold Holding); Sliced Pepper Jack Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) in two door single hood reach-in cooler on make line. Product had been in cooler for 4 hours. Operator discarded and replaced product. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Raw Chicken in Milk Wash (Raw Egg and Milk) (46F - Cold Holding at 1:55 PM) in reach-in cooler without lid to the right of the fryers on the cook line. Product had been in cooler for 4 hours. Operator discarded, replaced product, and installed lid on equipment. See stop sale. - Corn (44F - Cold Holding); Sliced Pepper Jack Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) in two door single hood reach-in cooler on make line. Product had been in cooler for 4 hours. Operator discarded and replaced product. See stop sale. - Coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding at 2:15 PM) stored in sauce reach-in cooler past the fill lines to the left of the stand up reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator stated items had been in cooler for less than an hour. Operator placed in different part of cooler. Discussed fill lines. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on box of lids in storage area in rear of kitchen. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
70
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Linens blocking hand sink in rear prep area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's room. Operator hung sign during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
86
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink in front beverage cooler behind service line with items for service. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near fryer station, in rear prep area and in men's room.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cooks line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in rack. Dish drying rack rusted and soiled
24-06-4
70
Jun 21, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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. Operator stated a food safety class was provided to the staff but certificates are not at the establishment for verification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: Did not observe proof of employee training at time of callback inspection. Operator Tam, reached out to Bryan, who stated the trainings are not kept at the establishment. Discussed requirement of being able to see original certificates for food handler training from an approved program with all food handling employees past 60 days from hire. Operator stated they will work on submitting the certificates to show proof of compliance. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Vanessa Marcuccio the certified food manager for the establishment but not present at time of inspection. Observed 1 employee engaged in food prep, 2 employees on cook line preparing food, and 1 employee in drive thru scooping ice and serving food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: Operator, Tamara Robinson, has completed the course for the food manager certification but has not yet completed the exam and has not been issued a certificate. Vanessa Marcuccio, the current certified food manager for the establishment, is not present at time of callback inspection with three employees working in the kitchen and two employees working the front counter and drive thru service area. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
82
Sep 21, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders.
How does Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?
Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooksville average of 90.
Has Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders 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 Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders is inspected around three times per year on average.
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