What is HOT TAILS ZACHARY - Kitchen's health inspection score?

HOT TAILS ZACHARY - Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 69 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was HOT TAILS ZACHARY - Kitchen last inspected?

HOT TAILS ZACHARY - Kitchen was last inspected on September 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does HOT TAILS ZACHARY - Kitchen have?

HOT TAILS ZACHARY - Kitchen has 24 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is HOT TAILS ZACHARY - Kitchen safe to eat at?

HOT TAILS ZACHARY - Kitchen has a safety score of 69/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does HOT TAILS ZACHARY - Kitchen serve?

HOT TAILS ZACHARY - Kitchen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

HOT TAILS ZACHARY - Kitchen

Name: HOT TAILS ZACHARY - Kitchen
Address: 4696 HWY 19, Zachary, 70791
Rating: 69

4696 HWY 19, Zachary

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Fair

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

3 inspections

Last: Sep 5, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-31

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-25 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-20 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2024

2 inspections

6 basic

Dec

Sep 2025

1 inspections

18 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Routine1 Re-inspection

Sep 25

Routine InspectionLatest

18 Basic

18 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

Basic (18)

−36 pts

THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.−2
FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2
TOILET3111.1 - Toilet does not have an open-front toilet seat.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair. [STAINED CEILING TILES], [WALL NEXT TO HANDSINK]−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
TOXIC3901 - Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.−2
HOT,2301 - Equipment used for cooling, heating and holding cold and hot foods are not sufficient to maintain proper food temperatures.−2
GARBAGE3303.2 - Outside receptacles for garbage, etc. did not have tight fitting lids, doors, or covers. [MISSING DUMPSTER PLUG]−2
PERMITS501.2 - The permit is not valid due to nonpayment of fees/penalties.−2
BACKFLOW3105 - There is a direct connection between the drainage system and a drain line originating from food handling equipment. [3 COMPARTMENT SINK], [PREP SINK]−2
GARBAGE3303.3 - Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.−2
PERSONNEL911 - Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.−2
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. [INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE]−2
IN2519.3 - In use food utensils are stored in water that is not continuously flowing. 2519.4 - In use food utensils are stored in water that is not maintained at a minimum of 135°F.−2
FOOD1309 - Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
TOILET3111.9 - A covered waste can is not provided in the ladies toilet room.−2

Base deductions−36 pts

Dec 24

Re-inspection Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 24

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair. STAINED CEILING TILES (repair source of leak, replace stained ceiling tiles)−2
PERMITS501.2 - The permit is not valid due to nonpayment of fees/penalties. OVERDUE 2024-2025 Permit to Operate fees $300.00−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. DUSTY CEILING TILES/VENTS; STAINED Ceiling tiles−2
HOT2705 - Hot water is not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment as required.−2

Base deductions−8 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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