Nashville Eatery Scores Low During Health Inspection

Restaurante Honduras was cited for improper food handling and temperature control.

Written By riya yadav
Storefront image of Restaurante Honduras (Source: Google Reviews)

[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on February 23 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]

Restaurante Honduras underwent a health inspection on February 23 by the Tennessee health department. The eatery scored 70 during the routine check after it was flagged for several violations.

Restaurante Honduras

Restaurante Honduras serves authentic Honduran cuisine
Screenshot of the report (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/tennessee)
  • When: February 23, 2026
  • Where: 6345 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209
  • Score: 70

Restaurante Honduras serves authentic Honduran cuisine. According to the report, the violations noted were as follows:

  • An employee was seen picking up a Tupperware container that had fallen on the floor, moving it to the dish area, and then continuing with food service without washing hands. Proper handwashing instructions were given to the employee.
  • Raw ground beef, raw whole muscle beef, and raw chicken were observed kept in the same Tupperware container in the cook line prep table cooler. The unit was properly rearranged.
  • Raw chicken was also observed stored above cut leafy greens in the same prep table cooler, the report said.
  • Cooked beans and cheese were observed in a Tupperware container on the cook line prep table at 71°F.
  • Reminder statements and eggs that may be cooked to order were listed on the menu without the required disclosure asterisks. The person in charge was notified to update the menus.
  • Containers of Lysol disinfecting wipes were seen stored on a shelf above the drink dispenser in the front-of-house area. Chemicals were properly relocated.
  • No visible thermometer was observed in the cook line stove drawer cooler. A broken thermometer was kept in the cook line prep table cooler.
No visible thermometer was observed in the cook line stove drawer cooler.
Screenshot of the violations (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/tennessee)
  • The report mentioned that rodent waste was observed on the floor in the back-of-house dry storage closet and in the outside storage shed.
  • Employee drinks in bottles with screw-top caps were stored above uncovered balls of dough in the back prep area.
  • Kitchen utensils were observed stored in standing water measuring 78°F.
  • Multiple Tupperware containers and lids with cracks and melted plastic were seen on the dish rack at the dish pit and in use in the cook line prep table cooler, the report said.
  • Wall damage was observed in the back-of-house dry storage closet. Vent shields in the kitchen were also noticeably dirty.

A detailed report is available online.

Follow-up Inspection

Kitchen utensils were observed stored in standing water measuring 78°F.
Screenshot of the footnote (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/tennessee)

According to the footnote of the report, Restaurante Honduras must correct all the violations of risk factor items within 10 days. Failure to do so would result in the suspension of the food service establishment permit.

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Riya Yadav is a writer with a background in journalism and literature who brings her thoughtful, story-driven approach to content creation. She has contributed to newspapers, with a focus on feature writing that captures the nuance of people and culture. Passionate about art, books, cinema, and all things creative, Riya combines cultural insight with strong research to bring clarity and depth to her writing.
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