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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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats62
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4703822
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06-01-24.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
High priority/22-47-4/Warning
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow water drainage in bathroom handwashing sink.
Basic/29-20-5
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm Quat reading in sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-08-4
Aug 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
High priority/22-41-4
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06-01-24.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
High priority/02C-01-5
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.
High priority/01B-24-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on vent above dining area.
Basic/36-34-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient temperature thermometer in reach in cooler under prep table.
Basic/05-09-4
Feb 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed 06-01-23. Operator printed current license during inspection.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.