AC TALLAHASSEE HOTEL LEVEL 3
801 S GADSEN ST, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 305-866-7555
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed turkey 51F at breakfast bar.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator threw drink away during time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on food prep table. Operator removed cell phone during time of inspection.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
May 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tortilla Espanola hot holding at 122F. Operator removed Espanola due to breakfast ending.
May 7, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Turkey 47F Cheddar 52F Brie 51F Manchego cheese 56F
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Turkey 47F Cheddar 52F Brie 51F Manchego cheese 56F
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator posted license during time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and keys on prep table next to reach in cooler. Operator removed items during time of inspection.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shell eggs and then handle cooked bacon and bread.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed turkey 51F at breakfast bar.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed all purpose cleaner and kool klean stored next to vinegar in storage area.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedure for time, holding turkey, prosciutto, cheese.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not labeled across from flat top grill.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and bowls stored throughout kitchen and breakfast bar area not stored inverted.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in reach in cooler near employee entrance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone charger and speaker stored on prep table near slicer.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Observed beer stored on the floor in walk in cooler.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine near walk in cooler.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in reach in cooler across from breakfast bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at bar area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed portion cup lids stored on floor in store room.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining handwashing sink in servers area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed siracha oil not labeled near flat top grill.
Nov 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prosciutto 48F, cheese 51F in expo across from fryer, per employee stored 3 hours ago. GM disposed of prosciutto and cheese
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored inverted or protected under prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal keys, cellphone stored on hot water dispenser.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food no hair restraint.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored directly on ice machine.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings stored uncovered in reach in freezer near fryer.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.