Hampton Inn and Suites Tallahassee Capitol University

824 Railroad Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32310

American

Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Hampton Inn and Suites Tallahassee Capitol University has been inspected seven times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 22, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two 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 two times.

Restaurants in Tallahassee average 87, so Hampton Inn and Suites Tallahassee Capitol University trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk 60°F, shredded cheese 61°F on buffet line, per manager placed 2 hours ago, manager disposed of and replaced both items. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed that the only handwashing sink in food preparation area is not working at all. Only other hand wash sink is located in restrooms around the corner and down the hall. Employees have been washing hands in 3 compartment sink, per kitchen staff. Spoke with staff and front desk management who did not know why sink was not working. No sanitizer observed. **Warning**

31A-12-4

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potatoes 121F on buffet line, per employee placed 2.5 hours ago,employee replaced potatoes new potatoes 138F.

03B-01-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled eggs 51F, per employee placed 2.5 hours ago, employee removed from line area.

03A-02-5

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

40-06-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored next to coffee urn.

21-12-4

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sep 13, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand washing sink right of triple sink.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed chlorine test kit, but facility is using sink and surface sanitizer which requires a different test strip.

16-32-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed straws stored on floor in dry storage area.

25-05-4

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed oatmeal on buffet to read at 112 F at 10:00am. Manager stated oatmeal was placed on buffet line at 7:00am. Manager discarded oatmeal. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-07-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cranberry juice stored on floor in dry storage.

08B-38-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed white panel in ice bin to have black discoloration.

22-20-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hampton Inn and Suites Tallahassee Capitol University last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hampton Inn and Suites Tallahassee Capitol University on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hampton Inn and Suites Tallahassee Capitol University?

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

How does Hampton Inn and Suites Tallahassee Capitol University compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Hampton Inn and Suites Tallahassee Capitol University most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Hampton Inn and Suites Tallahassee Capitol University's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hampton Inn and Suites Tallahassee Capitol University have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hampton Inn and Suites Tallahassee Capitol University 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 Hampton Inn and Suites Tallahassee Capitol University inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hampton Inn and Suites Tallahassee Capitol University is inspected around two times per year on average.

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