HILTON GARDEN INN PENSACOLA DOWNTOWN
8 S 9 ST, Pensacola FL 32502 · 850-438-7900
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Upon inspection, observed approximately 3 pieces of squash with mold-like growth in walk-in cooler.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 5 high priority.
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Upon inspection, observed approximately 3 pieces of squash with mold-like growth in walk-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Upon inspection, observed sliced turkey date marked more than 7 days un upright reach-in cooler # 2.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Upon inspection, observed 5 pieces of salmon in reduced oxygen packages fully thawed. Case of salmon states to remove from package and thaw under refrigeration.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upon inspection, observed cut cantaloupe 44f, cut honeydew 45t in upright reach-in cooler # 1 for an undetermined amount of time.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed cut cantaloupe 44f, cut honeydew 45t in upright reach-in cooler # 1 for an undetermined amount of time.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Upon inspection, observed 5 pieces of salmon in reduced oxygen packages fully thawed. Case of salmon states to remove from package and thaw under refrigeration.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed salmon 44F (held over 4hrs) in upright reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon 44F (held over 4hrs) in upright reach in cooler. See stop sale.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of chemical stored above make line. Operator moved spray bottle during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed grouper in walk in cooler spoiled due to foul smell. Also, ready to eat celery spoiled in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed salmon 45/47F (held over 24hrs) in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon 45/47F (held over 24hrs) in reach in cooler. See Stop Sale.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat carrots and celery in walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Quaternary solution at 500ppm in compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple hand washing sinks used for other purposes in kitchen. Sink near pool service with cup and food debris in sink; sink at dish washing station and server station with drink stains.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.