Country Inn & Suites

3096 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303
American
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Country Inn & Suites appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.

“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Country Inn & Suites' latest score of 67 falls below the Tallahassee average of 87. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6-1-2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed jug of milk labeled milk not dated.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips. Provided establishment with quaternary test strips. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in upright cold holding unit.
05-09-4
67
Oct 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed six live roaches in kitchen area in the following locations: one live on hand wash sink, one live next to three compartment sink, four live on floor next to reach in freezer. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-26: No live roaches in establishment during inspection. Per employee pest control came yesterday. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed four dead roaches next to three compartment sink floor drain. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-26: Observed no dead roaches in establishment during inspection. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed six live roaches in kitchen area in the following locations: one live on hand wash sink, one live next to three compartment sink, four live on floor next to reach in freezer. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit available for three-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed four dead roaches next to three compartment sink floor drain. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen area. Provided hand wash sign during inspection.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in kitchen area.
42-01-4
67
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
70
Sep 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Mrinal Patel Exp. 12-18-22. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: Test has been scheduled for this week. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
90
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Mrinal Patel Exp. 12-18-22. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: Test has been scheduled for this week. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
90
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dairy products that's been sitting out at room temperature on buffet line since 6:30am cold held above 41F at 9:10am. Cream cheese 63F, milk 65F, cheese 63F. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Mrinal Patel Exp. 12-18-22. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in kitchen used by food employees. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Country Inn & Suites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Country Inn & Suites on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Country Inn & Suites?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Country Inn & Suites.

How does Country Inn & Suites compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Country Inn & Suites most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Country Inn & Suites' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Country Inn & Suites have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Country Inn & Suites means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Country Inn & Suites inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Country Inn & Suites is inspected around three times per year on average.