HUMMINGBIRD WINE BAR
1216 N MONROE ST STE 4, Tallahassee FL 32303 · 850-296-2766
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06-01-24.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Dispenser not mixing proper amounts. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Second three comp sink with tablets in use testing within correct levels. Advised to use tablets on hand or call to have ecolab adjust dispenser.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm quaternary, 0ppm chlorine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese on top of make table items temperature reading 48F, Per employee cheese in current position for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed blue cheese in reach cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Per operator test strips had fallen and gotten wet. Per operator she has ordered more.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow water drainage in bathroom handwashing sink.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm Quat reading in sanitizer bucket.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Per employee using three compartment sink quaternary 200ppm until dish machine is repaired.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06-01-24.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pimento cheese spread labeled 03-11-24 and blue cheese crumbles 03-13-24 at kitchen area. Employee discarded food items during inspection. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pimento cheese spread date marked 03-11-24 and blue cheese crumbles 03-13-24. See stop sale.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on vent above dining area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient temperature thermometer in reach in cooler under prep table.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish-machine Chlorine 0ppm. Employee set up three-compartment sink Quaternary 150 ppm during inspection. Per manager will schedule maintenance with EcoLab to repair dish machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed 06-01-23. Operator printed current license during inspection.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.