Slim Chickens
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Slim Chickens six times, with records going back to 2023. On Oct 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Tallahassee facility scores 87, putting Slim Chickens on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled chicken temped at 122f for hot hold. Per operator only there for a few minutes. Operator threw away of own volition. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-15-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by drive thru window or back of house by dishwasher.
31B-02-4
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. Provided document to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink by drive thru window.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken stored uncovered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed out. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
61
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oreo Cheesecake 46F in front counter reach in, per employee cheesecake in reach in cooler overnight. Tomatoes 62F at 3:20 per manager tomatoes in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oreo Cheesecake 46F in front counter reach in, per employee cheesecake in reach in cooler overnight. Tomatoes 62F at 3:20 per manager tomatoes in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Buttermilk at fried statin cooler 47F , per employee approximately 2 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Waffle batter 71 degrees at 3:20 per manager batter made at 11:00 am. See stop sale
01B-38-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Waffle batter 71 degrees at 3:20 per manager batter made at 11:00 am. See stop sale
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in men's room , dish area, drive through. Paper towel roll provided at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Oreo cheesecake not date marked. Per employee made 2 days ago.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Joshua Goshay expiration date 1-22-25
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the men's room.
31B-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over ready to eat pickles in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displaying license 2024. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Speed rack food build up, build up on three compartment sink faucet. Exterior of sugar bin, top of ice machine.
23-03-4
27
Dec 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. Observed no proof of food handler training for any food handler employees. Per manager most employees hired approximately a year. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Per manager employee training will be ordered and completed within one month. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Oct 4, 2024
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse whisk in hand wash sink at drive through area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of debris in ice chutes at drive through and dining room soda machines and soiled soda nozzles at dining room soda machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels provided at prep area and drive through area hand wash sinks.
31B-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. Observed no proof of food handler training for any food handler employees. Per manager most employees hired approximately a year. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed food service license displayed expired 06-01-24.
50-09-4
64
Aug 4, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Slim Chickens last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Slim Chickens on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Slim Chickens?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Slim Chickens.
How does Slim Chickens compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Slim Chickens most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Slim Chickens' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Slim Chickens have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Slim Chickens 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 Slim Chickens inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Slim Chickens is inspected around three times per year on average.
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