Slim Chickens
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Slim Chickens has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tallahassee restaurant scores 87. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Slow draining water in handwash sink near drive-thru window.
29-20-5
95
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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 form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Self-service salad bar/buffet not provided with proper dispensing utensils. No dispensing tool given for self serve sliced lemons at drink fountain.
08B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in men's restroom.
31B-04-4
78
Oct 29, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine 10ppm. Per manager establishment does all sanitation in three compartment sink: quaternary 200ppm. Manager corrected dish machine to chlorine 50ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mac and cheese 120F, 125F in steam table near front line area at 2:15. Per manager held since approximately 1:15. Manager began reheating mac and cheese during inspection.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles and ice chutes soiled at soda machines in dining area and drive through area. Observed accumulation of mold-like substance inside ice machine near storage area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
64
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders 45F, 46F at 1:30. Per manager held since approximately 10:30 and cooler doors have been frequently opened recently during lunch rush. New temperature at 2:00: 43F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of lime-like substance in ice chutes at drive through and dining room soda machines. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed food service license displayed expired 06-01-23.
50-09-4
74
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine Chlorine 10ppm. Manager corrected to Chlorine 50ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 acting food manager Abdul Mussington ServSafe certification expired 02-07-24.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance in nozzles at soda machine in drive through area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Manager cleaned dish machine exterior during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
67
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed three compartment sink Quaternary 0ppm. Manager corrected solution to Quaternary 300 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mac n cheese 115F at 2:30. Per manager held since 2:15. New temperature at 3:30: 135F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance in and around ice chute on soda machine at lobby area.
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed in lobby. Per manager current license not printed.
50-09-4
64
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over onions and mushrooms in reach in cooler on the far end of fry vats. Observed manager rearrange products in proper order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grill chicken strips cooked at 10:45am hot held at 132-121F at 11:15am.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine dispense chlorine sanitizer at 10ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed cut lemons in drink station bar area uncovered. Observed manager replace container with attached lid. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-01-4
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.
11-26-1
50
Dec 21, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Slim Chickens last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Slim Chickens on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Slim Chickens?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Slim Chickens.
How does Slim Chickens compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Slim Chickens most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Slim Chickens' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Slim Chickens have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Slim Chickens 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 Slim Chickens inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Slim Chickens is inspected around two times per year on average.
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