Nihao

6668 Thomasville Rd #17, Tallahassee, FL 32312-4878

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Nihao appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “stored food not covered”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Tallahassee restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of pan in walk-in cooler.

29-49-6

Basic - Stored food not covered. Buckets of food in walkin.

08B-12-5

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. NyQuil on cook line.

41-07-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rice pot lid on sink, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

41-17-4

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gap between wok and fryers has buildup of food debris.

23-03-4

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Old egg crates stored on cabbage.

14-86-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing lid. Lid removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Items in walk-in cooler.

08B-12-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks stored in prep table. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - 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. Egg rolls. Marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with lid from rice cooker. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken.

02C-02-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing at room temperature.

06-01-5

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

21-10-4

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Employee water bottle stored in cut broccoli on cook line.

08B-37-4

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - 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. Chicken and egg rolls marked during inspection.

03F-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken over cut cabbage.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by pan lid. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

41-17-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour.

02D-01-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut cabbage in walk-in cooler.

08B-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nihao last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nihao on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nihao?

Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nihao.

How does Nihao compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Nihao most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Nihao's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nihao have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nihao 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 Nihao inspected?

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

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