Hopkin's Eatery #3
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Hopkin's Eatery #3 has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Among Tallahassee restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge- Shawanna Forman **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
90
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding at sandwich make table for more than 4 hours during time of inspection: Black beans 48F Diced ham 45F Blue cheese 46F Diced chicken 46F Shredded cheddar 47F Turkey 46F
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding at sandwich make table for more than 4 hours during time of inspection: Black beans 48F Diced ham 45F Blue cheese 46F Diced chicken 46F Shredded cheddar 47F Turkey 46F . **see stop sale** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge- Shawanna Forman **Warning**
53A-02-7
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
61
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
82
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Sliced tomatoes 47F Ham 50F Corned beef 49F Provolone cheese 47F American cheddar 47F
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Sliced tomatoes 47F Ham 50F Corned beef 49F Provolone cheese 47F American cheddar 47F Swiss cheese 48F Roast beef 50F see stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of peanut oil stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator properly placed oil during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand sink next to three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service flat lids and to go containers on floor inside dry storage area. Operator properly placed items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
58
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of artichoke hearts dented at the seam on can rack.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty pan in hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine on front line with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep table near back door.
21-12-4
70
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in mop sink area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle no label on prep table near back door.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine, front line.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents with dust accumulation throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed stove and toaster soiled with voodoo debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on cutting boards and tables.
21-12-4
67
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested at 200+ ppm chlorine. Discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Italian wedding soup in walk in cooler at 45F, per operator stored over 24 hours.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Italian wedding soup in walk in cooler at 45F, per operator prepared yesterday, cooling over night. See stop sale.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed sandwich prep cook pick up paper off the floor and change gloves no hand wash. Instructed employee about washing hands between glove change, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Alfalfa sprouts 54F, shredded chicken 45F, shredded lettuce 45F, Cold holding salad station Turkey 45F, diced ham 50F, bulger wheat 47F, tuna salad 46F, per manager was put out approximately an hour ago. Manager changed out items cold items from reach in cooler and put pulled items into walk in cooler. Went back an hour later for new temperatures; alfalfa sprouts 47F shredded chicken 43F shredded lettuce 49F, turkey slice 43F, bulger wheat 45F turkey 40F ham 39F, **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cutting board beside the reach in cooler. Returned to solution at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in room with mop sink falling down.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored above food prep table. Drink discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer seals soiled with mold, mildew like substance, and stove with grease and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed finish flaking off.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager hung mop in mop sink to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
35
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle without a label stored right of hot holding well. Manager labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding to be in disrepair under three compartment sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in shallow pans left of three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside dirty water left of microwave.
42-01-4
78
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
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. Observed some employee's training, but missing records for multiple employees. Observed some employee training
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 purse stored next to bread in kitchen prep area.
40-06-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hopkin's Eatery #3 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hopkin's Eatery #3 on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hopkin's Eatery #3?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hopkin's Eatery #3.
How does Hopkin's Eatery #3 compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Hopkin's Eatery #3 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Hopkin's Eatery #3's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hopkin's Eatery #3 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hopkin's Eatery #3 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 Hopkin's Eatery #3 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hopkin's Eatery #3 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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