Days Inn

735 Wadsworth St, Tallahassee, FL 32304

American

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Days Inn, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Tallahassee average 87, so Days Inn trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near 3 compartment sink.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided establishment with quaternary test strips. **Corrected On-Site**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near 3 compartment sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Food bowls and napkins stored on floor in kitchen and storage room.

25-05-4

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk 49F at 4:00. Per manager held since 10:30. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sausage gravy and milk.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed sausage gravy 53F at 4:00, cooked and cooling since 10:30, down to 52F at 4:30. See stop sale.

03D-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when for using quaternary sanitizer at three-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Provided operator with probe thermometer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

05-08-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach in cooler and freezer at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

08B-49-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in cooler at kitchen area.

05-09-4

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 30, 2024

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Liquid debris in bottom of hand wash sink.

31A-11-4

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/ **Warning**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's shared bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in upright cooler and freezer next to consumer food.

08B-49-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. No vent cover in kitchen .

14-11-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen and in shared bathroom. Printed signs for employee to hang. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Apr 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor in remodeled kitchen not constructed to be easily cleanable with exposed concrete. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Floor is under construction. **Time Extended**

36-12-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling with exposed particle board in remodeled kitchen not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Ceiling under construction. **Time Extended**

36-37-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Days Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Days Inn on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Days Inn?

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

How does Days Inn compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

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

Has Days Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Days Inn have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Days Inn 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 Days Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Days Inn is inspected around two times per year on average.

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