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HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON

2987 APALACHEE PKWY, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850 402 9400

Last inspected Nov 6, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats35
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4703009
Grade history
SEP 23
MAR 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
NOV 25
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut melon 48F in breakfast bar area. On bar 1 hour, Manager put on ice bath.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in kitchen. Sink blocked with door and trash can.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips available for quaternary solution at 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. 137214- expired 8-24-25, 137215- expired 8-24-25
/48-01-5
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over yogurt, cut melons.
High priority/08A-05-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door to ice machine held together with zip ties and black tape.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in working container, no label under prep table.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese 64F per employee placed 2.5 hours ago, cheese was disposed of. Also observed cut honey dew 52F placed on line 2.5 hours ago, employee disposed of.
High priority/03A-02-5
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. Employee replaced during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at handwashing sink. Employee turned hot water on during inspection.
Intermediate/27-16-5/Corrected On-Site
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Basic/14-22-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on 3 compartment sink.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine door in poor repair, has black tape holding it together.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed muffins stored in the floor in store room.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside of ice machine with calcium and mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright in kitchen area and buffet area in cabinet.
Basic/24-18-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar stored in working container not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut melon 48F in breakfast bar area. On bar 1 hour, Manager put on ice bath.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg fold with cheese 106F on breakfast area on bar 1 hour, manager turned warmer up.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink. Manager replaced paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Food stored on floor. Observed coffee stored on floor in dry storage.
Basic/08B-38-4

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.