Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown

316 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32301

American

Last inspected: Aug 20, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 20, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit.

“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Tallahassee restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 20, 2024

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.

23-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on prep tables. Head chef stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed corn starch and flour not labeled. Head chef labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

May 22, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples not wrapped.

08B-02-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Omelet bar cut tomatoes 64, cheese 64, eggs 54, sausage 63, cook line cut lettuce 47, cut tomatoes 46, cheese 49, front line pico 67, cheese 66.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bathroom cleaner on bar. Removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Muffins on bar counter.

08B-01-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

03F-10-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-07-4

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee grinds in hand was sink in servers area. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in servers area. Manager replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cheese in walk in cooler no date mark, per manager stored 24 hours. Also observed ranch in front expo cooler, stored 24 hours, no date mark.

02C-02-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed brown single serve containers stored upright near ice machine.

25-06-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table near expo cooler.

40-06-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks in hallway not secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing front of kitchen near ovens.

36-36-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation front and back of the kitchen.

36-34-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream stored on the floor in freezer.

08B-38-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed ovens, flat top, stove with grease and food debris.

22-08-4

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders on the buffet line to read at 112 F at 9:20 am. Per employee, tenders were prepared at 8:30 am. Tenders were reheated to 167 F at 9:30am. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade to have food debris.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee inside hand washing sink located inside bar area. Manager removed coffee from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

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 milk inside coffee station area without a date. Employee states milk was opened two days ago. Employee dated milk. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored upright left of bar area. Employee placed plates inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink left of coffee station.

31B-04-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed orange juice stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Orange juice was removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown on file is from Aug 20, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown.

How does Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown is inspected around three times per year on average.

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