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HILTON GARDEN INN TALLAHASSEE

3333 THOMASVILLE RD, Tallahassee FL 32308

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats165
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4702633
Grade history
AUG 24
APR 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2025007669Aug 14, 2024Mar 3, 2025$160

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 behind bar area not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. no plan review for Plans need to be submitted to plan review for remodel. Spoke with DM at D6 office, plan review was contacted by DM and was instructed to have plans resubmitted by operator.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured in bar area by draft system.
Basic/51-11-4
Jan 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar being remodeled.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · Establishment has not submitted remodel plan review. Operator, Ken Gray stated he is currently getting plans completed submitted. Time Extended/Return visit Dec 16, 2024 · Upon callback, plans have not been submitted to plan review. Items added without plan review as follows: Hand washing sink, triple sink, and dump station. Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2025 · Observed plans have not been submitted for Items added without plan review as follows: Hand washing sink, triple sink, and dump station. Admin Complaint
Dec 16, 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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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar being remodeled.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · Establishment has not submitted remodel plan review. Operator, Ken Gray stated he is currently getting plans completed submitted. Time Extended/Return visit Dec 16, 2024 · Upon callback, plans have not been submitted to plan review. Items added without plan review as follows: Hand washing sink, triple sink, and dump station. Time Extended
Nov 15, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar being remodeled.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · Establishment has not submitted remodel plan review. Operator, Ken Gray stated he is currently getting plans completed submitted. Time Extended
Aug 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar being remodeled.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed drink during time of call back.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind grill accumulated with grease.
Basic/36-27-5
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish items in hand wash sink in kitchen and dish rags in hand wash sink at bar.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling in dry storage area.
Basic/36-32-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup of coffee on prep table in kitchen.
Basic/12B-07-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed Coca Cola beverage in reach in freezer in kitchen area.
Basic/12B-13-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils surface up in kitchen.
Basic/24-18-4
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
In-use ice scoop with mold like substance on handle.
Basic/10-12-5
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go cups stored in box stored on floor in back storage area.
Basic/25-05-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed To Go plates and coffee filters not inverted. Operator stored To Go plates inverted during time of inspection.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site

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.