HOBBIT AMERICAN GRILL
400 CAPITAL CIRCLE S.E. #16, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850-933-6511
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
SEP 24
JAN 25
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator updated license during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 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
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair behind front counter.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Employee properly placed ice scoop during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen accumulated with dust.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Manager moved drink 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. Manager removed phone during time of inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water near kitchen entrance.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dent on can of Mushrooms.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw chicken then change gloves without hand wash.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits hot holding at 102F less than 4 hours. Operator reheated grits during time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator replaced paper towels during time of inspection.
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 personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack handing up next to oils and seasonings. Operator removed jacket during time of inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold of backdoor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside microwave above dipping sauces.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection 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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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave near 1 door expo with food debris. GM cleaned during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil ripped and soiled under grill.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed disinfectant stored beside clean glasses in bar area. GM removed and stored properly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can and sanitizer blocking hand washing sink near 3 compartment sink. GM removed trash can and sanitizer.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over carbonation dispenser.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. Also observed ceiling tiles stained throughout kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting across from hand washing sink. GM placed to dry properly.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in bar area and servers area in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up walk in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs stored on bolt on the side of fryer. GM removed and placed in 3 compartment sink.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil ripped or torn on shelving through kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust pitting.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout kitchen soiled with grease and/or food.
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator updated license during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.observed buttermilk and ranch with date marking more than 7 days. See stop sale
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Date mark of 7/8 buttermilk
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken 49, shrimp 52° next to fryer GM stated chicken has been out for 1.5 hours and immediately placed chicken wings on ice bath.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings 121F. General manager disposed of the wings.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen and dining area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed WC stored on counter in kitchen area.
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.