HILTON GARDEN INN TALLAHASSEE CENTRAL
1330 BLAIRSTONE ROAD, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850-893-8300
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Printed flyer for operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items inside cold holding for more than 4 hours: Bradley sausage 48F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items inside cold holding for more than 4 hours: Bradley sausage 48F. **See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored above prep table.
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food item cold holding for less than 4 hours: Raw bacon 47F. Operator placed bacon inside walk in cooler during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed French fries stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a pack of Advils on prep table next to food condiments. Operator properly placed medicine during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Melon cold holding at 48F for less than 4 hours. Operator threw away food item at his own discretion.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items hot holding less than 4 hours: Grits 88F Sausage gravy 95F. Operator threw food items away at his own discretion.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle soiled with slime.
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.
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. Observed opened Gatorade on prep table next to food condiments. Operator removed drink during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor inside dry storage area. Operator properly placed item during time of inspection.
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like buildup in interior of machine in kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop bucket not hung to dry properly.
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee get ice, touch bucket, grab raw eggs and clean without hand wash or changing gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes 53F mushrooms 58F per employee has been in expo since 530a, time now 853a.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes 53F mushrooms 58F per employee has been in expo since 530a, time now 853a. Operator disposed of mushrooms and tomatoes.
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. Printed flyer for operator.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed beef Patties in walk in cooler no date mark, per operator in walk in for 48 hours. Operator placed date mark sticker.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine across from storage room with mold like substance in interior.
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 not open for proper thaw.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys and cell phone on prep table next to waffle iron.
Food stored on floor. Observed bulk granulated sugar stored on floor in store room. Also observed bread, butter sauce and sausage stored on the floor in freezer.
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.