HOBBIT AMERICAN GRILL
Park Avenue
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301
Leon County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/27/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5: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
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold of backdoor.
- 22-08-4: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
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dent on can of Mushrooms.
- 12A-07-5: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.
- 03B-01-6: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**
- 31B-02-4: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
- 53B-13-5: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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/27/2025 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4: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
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil ripped and soiled under grill.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over carbonation dispenser.
- 36-34-5: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.
- 24-08-4: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
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in bar area and servers area in disrepair.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up 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 bolt on the side of fryer. GM removed and placed in 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil ripped or torn on shelving through kitchen.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust pitting.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout kitchen soiled with grease and/or food.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed disinfectant stored beside clean glasses in bar area. GM removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 7/27/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5: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.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease debris.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed WC stored on counter in kitchen area.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator updated license during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5: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
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Date mark of 7/8 buttermilk
- 03A-02-5: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**
- 03B-01-6: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/27/2023 revealed 8 total violations (5 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).