DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

HIP HOP FISH AND CHICKEN

3001 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301
Leon County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10838805

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes cold holding for less than 4 hours: 47F. Operator placed item inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-01-5: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
  • 11-26-1: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

Inspection Date: 12/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10745032

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8836257

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen accumulated with dust.
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken underneath prep sink and by back door of establishment.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach inside soap dispenser. Admin Complaint
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on wall above handwashing sink and one live roach on wall above three compartment sink. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8790636

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine near back door. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage near 3 compartment sink.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickles stored in the floor in walk in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer near fryer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed 6/1/24.

Inspection Date: 3/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8637681

  • 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor near fryer. Manager replaced cardboard during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile soiled with grease throughout kitchen.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed Red Bull can stored in reach in cooler near fryer. Manager removed can and disposed of. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no beard guard.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers wet nesting over three compartment sink area. Manager placed to dry properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler near fryer in disrepair, no plate covering coils.
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing from fire suppression system.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
  • 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs stored on fryer basket, equipment. Manager removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed romaine lettuce not covered in walk in cooler.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed tartar sauce, ketchup, oil not labeled.
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for 5 seconds.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used to store fish in walk in freezer. Manager took fish out of non food grade bags and placed into ziploc bags. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee talk on cell phone with gloves and then touch raw chicken, no handwashing, no glove change. Educated employee on best practices concerning hand washing.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomatoes 48F in reach in cooler near bun warmer. And shrimp 51F reach in cooler near fryer, both items placed 1.5 hours ago, manger replaced both items from items in walk in cooler and placed items that were out of temp in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no hose Bibb in mop sink.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand wash sink. Manager moved trash can. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8564952

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8389108

  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed lettuce not covered in WIC. Manager placed Saran Wrap.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish and shrimp thawing in sink, standing water.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/23. Manager renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomatoes 47F, lettuce 49F in expo cooler, per manager placed in cooler 2 hours ago, manager placed in freezer to quick chill. Also observed fish 53F, shrimp 50F, oysters 52F, chicken 50F, per manager stored 2 hours ago, manager placed in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning