Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 19, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “no plan review submitted”, which has been cited five times.
Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee's latest score of 95 sits above the Tallahassee average of 87. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 behind bar area not secured.
51-11-4
95
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. no plan review for Plans need to be submitted to plan review for remodel. Spoke with DM at D6 office, plan review was contacted by DM and was instructed to have plans resubmitted by operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured in bar area by draft system.
51-11-4
86
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar being remodeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Establishment has not submitted remodel plan review. Operator, Ken Gray stated he is currently getting plans completed submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Upon callback, plans have not been submitted to plan review. Items added without plan review as follows: Hand washing sink, triple sink, and dump station. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Observed plans have not been submitted for Items added without plan review as follows: Hand washing sink, triple sink, and dump station. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar being remodeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Establishment has not submitted remodel plan review. Operator, Ken Gray stated he is currently getting plans completed submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Upon callback, plans have not been submitted to plan review. Items added without plan review as follows: Hand washing sink, triple sink, and dump station. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar being remodeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Establishment has not submitted remodel plan review. Operator, Ken Gray stated he is currently getting plans completed submitted. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar being remodeled. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed drink during time of call back. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind grill accumulated with grease.
36-27-5
82
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop with mold like substance on handle.
10-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go cups stored in box stored on floor in back storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed To Go plates and coffee filters not inverted. Operator stored To Go plates inverted during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
78
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Aug 30, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink located in the kitchen by the ice machine. Observed the manager place paper towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed diced tomatoes and sliced cheese not covered inside the reach in cooler. Observed the manager place lids and cover the diced tomatoes and sliced cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee.
How does Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee is inspected around three times per year on average.
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