The Huntsman

320 E Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32301

American

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at The Huntsman, the earliest from 2022. The Huntsman was last inspected on Apr 14, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “dented/rusted cans present”, showing up two times.

The Huntsman's latest score of 61 falls below the Tallahassee average of 87. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.

29-34-4

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. No readting. **Warning**

22-41-4

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. Left a copy. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Yellow cutting board.

22-02-4

Jun 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 6 dented cans of peeled tomatoes.

01B-01-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dish machine during time of inspection. Operator ordered test strips during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-37-1

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed dust pan in cup rack with pans near dish machine.

42-03-5

Jun 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present., black beans and tomato paste dented at the seam. See stop sale.

01B-01-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored, windex stored next to clean plates.

41-10-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.

16-36-4

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment braises octopus, cools, then places in ROP, no HACCP. **Warning**

03G-50-1

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, oil in unlabeled bottle, cooks area, also observed salt and pepper mixture, no label.

02D-01-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting, clear containers wet nesting, ware wash area.

24-08-4

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack, tongs stored on drying rack with dust accumulation.

24-06-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items, notebook stored on prep table, speaker stored on expo cooler.

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-13-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored inverted.

24-05-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Manager stored tongs properly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-02-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen eggplant in pan not covered reach in freezer near vac and pac. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on cutting boards and prep tables throughout kitchen. Manager placed cloths in sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Huntsman last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Huntsman on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Huntsman?

Across the inspection record, “dented/rusted cans present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Huntsman.

How does The Huntsman compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

The Huntsman most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has The Huntsman's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Huntsman 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 The Huntsman inspected?

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

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