Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HIP HOP FISH AND CHICKEN

3001 APALACHEE PKWY · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 26, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3422261
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8637681
DBPR license4703887

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#12High Priority12A-17-4

High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for 5 seconds.

#13High Priority14-31-5

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**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority12A-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.

#15High Priority03A-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**

Corrective Action Taken
#16High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no hose Bibb in mop sink.

Intermediate 1

#17Intermediate31A-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**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 11

#1Basic36-06-4

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**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile soiled with grease throughout kitchen.

#3Basic08B-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**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no beard guard.

#5Basic24-08-4

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**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler near fryer in disrepair, no plate covering coils.

#7Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing from fire suppression system.

#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.

#9Basic10-02-4

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**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed romaine lettuce not covered in walk in cooler.

#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed tartar sauce, ketchup, oil not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.