Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee Central
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
100
Score
Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee Central appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. On Jan 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average for Tallahassee sits at 87, putting Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee Central on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items inside cold holding for more than 4 hours: Bradley sausage 48F
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items inside cold holding for more than 4 hours: Bradley sausage 48F . **See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored above prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
55
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food item cold holding for less than 4 hours: Raw bacon 47F. Operator placed bacon inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed French fries stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
74
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Melon cold holding at 48F for less than 4 hours. Operator threw away food item at his own discretion.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a pack of Advils on prep table next to food condiments. Operator properly placed medicine during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items hot holding less than 4 hours: Grits 88F Sausage gravy 95F. Operator threw food items away at his own discretion.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle soiled with slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened Gatorade on prep table next to food condiments. Operator removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor inside dry storage area. Operator properly placed item during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
43
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like buildup in interior of machine in kitchen area.
22-20-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop bucket not hung to dry properly.
42-01-4
90
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
35
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed sour cream in reach in cooler across from stove top with no date. Manager is unsure when sour cream was opened and best by date is 10/24/22. Manager discarded sour cream. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 sour cream in reach in cooler across from stove top with no date. Manager is unsure when sour cream was opened and best by date is 10/24/22. Manager discarded sour cream. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: No proof of training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
70
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee Central last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee Central on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee Central?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee Central.
How does Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee Central compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee Central most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee Central's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee Central have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee Central 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 Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee Central inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee Central is inspected around three times per year on average.
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