DOUBLETREE TALLAHASSEE
101 S ADAMS ST, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 8502245000
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed yellow rice marked with date 3/20/24 in walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed salmon thawed while still in its packaging.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon thawed while still in its packaging. **see stop sale*
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of oil stored on floor during time of inspection.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Feb 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed high temp dish machine sanitizing at 128F during time of inspection. Instructed operator to set up three compartment sink to use until dish machine is fixed.
Nov 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink next to restroom.
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.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap Dispenser is not dispensing properly at handwashing sink next to restroom
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed high temp dish machine sanitizing at 128F during time of inspection. Instructed operator to set up three compartment sink to use until dish machine is fixed.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Gender shared restroom has no covered waste receptacle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on dish table in dishwasher area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave accumulated with food debris.
Apr 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed ibuprofen stored on shelf with seasonings above expo.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer strength at 0 for sanitizer buckets, GM calling eco lab, not dispensing properly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed yellow rice marked with date 3/20/24 in walk in cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed roast beef, ham no date marked opened more than 24 hours ago.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed elbow pasta in walk in cooler, no date mark, prepared more than 24 hours.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and utensils not stored inverted throughout kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed lodging license displayed not food service.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed ovens, stove, fryers, pizza oven soiled with food and debris.
Light not functioning. Observed light burned out near ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease and dust throughout kitchen.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not stored inverted.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking at expo across from fryers and dish machine pipe leaking.
Feb 6, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Nov 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed sliced chicken marked 11/9/23 in expo cooler across from prep sink. Alls observed pasta marked 11/3/23 in same expo cooler, Head chef disposed of chicken and pasta.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation across from walk in cooler.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed stored plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner, prep line.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon thawing in ROP in expo across from grill.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed 2 stoves, fryer, oven, pizza oven, grill, flat top griddle, warmer all with food and grease accumulation.
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.