Hobbit American Grill
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Hobbit American Grill nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about seven violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.
Among Tallahassee restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair behind front counter.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Employee properly placed ice scoop during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
23-03-4
86
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen accumulated with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Manager moved drink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on food prep table. Manager removed phone during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water near kitchen entrance.
36-22-4
82
Apr 10, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw chicken then change gloves without hand wash.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits hot holding at 102F less than 4 hours. Operator reheated grits during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dent on can of Mushrooms.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator replaced paper towels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack handing up next to oils and seasonings. Operator removed jacket during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold of backdoor.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside microwave above dipping sauces. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
45
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave near 1 door expo with food debris. GM cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil ripped and soiled under grill.
14-20-4
86
Feb 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed disinfectant stored beside clean glasses in bar area. GM removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can and sanitizer blocking hand washing sink near 3 compartment sink. GM removed trash can and sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil ripped or torn on shelving through kitchen.
14-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust pitting.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout kitchen soiled with grease and/or food.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over carbonation dispenser.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. Also observed ceiling tiles stained throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting across from hand washing sink. GM placed to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in bar area and servers area in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs stored on bolt on the side of fryer. GM removed and placed in 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
50
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.observed buttermilk and ranch with date marking more than 7 days. See stop sale
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Date mark of 7/8 buttermilk
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken 49, shrimp 52° next to fryer GM stated chicken has been out for 1.5 hours and immediately placed chicken wings on ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings 121F. General manager disposed of the wings. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator updated license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen and dining area.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed WC stored on counter in kitchen area.
21-12-4
41
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in server area. Manager had employee label bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed build up of dust and food debris on vents in kitchen. Manager had employees remove ceiling tiles with hangin debris to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-34-5
70
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at hand washing sink right of reach in cooler to only reach 86 F.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking out of a cup in front of fryers.
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy food debris and grease build up behind cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers have heavy food debris. Manager cleaned gaskets in reach in coolers. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hobbit American Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hobbit American Grill on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hobbit American Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hobbit American Grill.
How does Hobbit American Grill compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Hobbit American Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Hobbit American Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hobbit American Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hobbit American Grill 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 Hobbit American Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hobbit American Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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