Hopkins Eatery

1660 North Monroe Street 9, Tallahassee, FL 32303

American

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Hopkins Eatery, the earliest from 2022. Hopkins Eatery was last inspected on Apr 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Tallahassee sits at 87, putting Hopkins Eatery on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 3, 2026

Complaint Partial

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust.

36-34-5

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm). Manager corrected solution to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time for sliced portioned turkey as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- sliced portioned turkey 61F ( 11:00-3:00 ). Manager added sliced turkey to written procedures during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm)

16-33-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta salad 50F and sliced chicken 52F in reach in cooler at front line. Per manager pasta salad stored in cooler less than 2.5 hours prior and sliced chicken stored in cooler previous day. Manager moved pasta salad to walk in cooler and discard sliced chicken. See stop sale for chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance in ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of frozen cut spinach thawing in bucket at prep sink with no running water. Manager moved spinach to walk in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

06-01-5

Dec 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salad mix that's been out in room temperature since 11am held 52F at 1:30pm. Observed cut tomatoes that were cut at 9:30am held 51F at 1:15pm. Observed manager place tomatoes in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels used liners for bacon.

14-86-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hopkins Eatery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hopkins Eatery on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hopkins Eatery?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hopkins Eatery.

How does Hopkins Eatery compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Hopkins Eatery most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Hopkins Eatery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hopkins Eatery have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hopkins Eatery 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 Hopkins Eatery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hopkins Eatery is inspected around two times per year on average.

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