Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
41
Score
Across the available record, Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 11, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Odessa facility scores 73, putting Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of shredded 3 cheeses (45F - Cold Holding) and crumbled blue cheese (46F - Cold Holding) stored in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator moved walk-in freezer for rapid cool. Re temped: shredded 3 cheeses 39 F, crumbled blue cheese 36 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. When flushing the toilet in the restrooms, water backing up from floor drains onto floor in restrooms. **Warning**
28-26-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water approximately 3 minutes in handwash sink at cook line, temped 69 F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice cubes in handwash sink at front service counter. Discussed with operator about handwash sink for handwash only. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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/ 4 employees working at time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm in kitchen. Operator remade sanitizer solution, tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. 2 restrooms at dining area are out of service due to unable to flush the toilets. No other restroom available in the establishment. **Warning**
32-09-5
41
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Bucket tested 500ppm+. Manager added water and retested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
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 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. 6 new hires with in 60 days of hire.
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed leak coming from condenser line and ice is building up from pipe and floor
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
64
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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/ Six employees present.
53A-05-6
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the floor.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cooks line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored above dressings in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
78
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cash register and began serving packaged cookie no hand washing observed discussion with manager.
12A-29-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep line soiled with orange sauce
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food particles stored in hand washing sink back kitchen prep line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee training Florida restaurant lodging association. Certificate not filled out management filled out training. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By register. Tested at 78 f ran over 2 minutes
27-16-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickle in buckets on floor walk in cooler. Sauce in white bucket on floor in walk in cooler Oil case on floor by reach in prep cooler dressing line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat sauces walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
45
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near three compartment sink, cooks line sink, front counter service area hand sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Still observed **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
86
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - 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 operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-103 **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing clear liquid hanging on three compartment sink not labeled **Warning**
41-17-4
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104 **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -hot holding drawers and in use sauce bowl storage soiled on cooks line **Warning**
22-02-4
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. Operator has FRLA books, no certificates have been filled out. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Tomatoes stored above Ready to eat dressings in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like growth in ice chute of self service Coca Cola machine in dining area **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Deep fryer oil stored on floor near cooks line **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near three compartment sink, cooks line sink, front counter service area hand sink **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of drawer system cooler and prep table under flat grills soiled -mold like growth on table under self service Coca Cola machine in dining area **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Numerous containers in clean dish area have old label residue **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler holding condiments near front service window, cold holding drawers under flat grill, cooks line Reach-in-Cooler, breading station cooler interior/shelves/gaskets have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
43
Apr 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 3 compartment sink splitter installed plumber installed. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter installed plumber installed. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen and service area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
70
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 Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders.
How does Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders compare to other restaurants in Odessa?
Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Odessa average of 73.
Has Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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