Tallahassee, Leon County

HIP HOP FISH AND CHICKEN

3001 APALACHEE PKWY, Tallahassee, FL 32301

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 2, 2026
City
Tallahassee
County
Leon
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 2, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 1, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 24486421

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold, holding less than four hours: Raw chicken 49F Philly meat 50F Coleslaw 52F Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24486422

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand sink near three compartment sink.

Oct 1, 2025

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 30, 2025

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 23918648

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Owner stated the store was closed due to a family emergency, and was unable to get certificates completed. Time Extended

May 14, 2025

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 23781548

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

Detail 23781550

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

Detail 23781549

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

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 24086822

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bucket of raw chicken stored above wing sauces inside reach in cooler. Operator properly placed chicken during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 24086823

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

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

35A-05-4

Detail 23427686

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

36-34-5

Detail 23427685

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

Detail 23427682

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

Detail 23427684

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach inside soap dispenser. Admin Complaint

14-17-4

Detail 23427683

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 22993399

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed 6/1/24.

22-20-5

Detail 22993397

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

Detail 22993396

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage near 3 compartment sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 22993400

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

Detail 22993401

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

Detail 22993398

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.

Mar 26, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 17

12A-17-4

Detail 22750107

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

Detail 22750112

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

Detail 22750115

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

Detail 22750114

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

Detail 22750109

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

Detail 22750101

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

36-06-4

Detail 22750102

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

Detail 22750113

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

Detail 22750103

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

Detail 22750104

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

24-08-4

Detail 22750105

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

Detail 22750100

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

14-42-4

Detail 22750108

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

14-69-4

Detail 22750110

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

10-02-4

Detail 22750099

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

Detail 22750106

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

02D-01-5

Detail 22750111

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

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 22482358

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

Detail 22482357

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

08B-12-5

Detail 22482355

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed lettuce not covered in WIC. Manager placed Saran Wrap.

06-01-5

Detail 22482356

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish and shrimp thawing in sink, standing water.

Apr 28, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 27, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21961563

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table raw chicken 49°, mushrooms 53°. less than 4 hours per operator put in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21961565

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken at 111°, unknown amount of time. Discarded by operator. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21961566

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Manager turned water on. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21961564

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Nov 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 21576258

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken in reach in cooler across from three compartment sink to read at 48 F. Chicken was date marked for 11/12/22. Manager discarded chicken.

03A-02-5

Detail 21576259

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken in reach in cooler across from three compartment sink to read at 48 F. Chicken was date marked for 11/12/22. Manager discarded chicken. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21576255

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup being used as a scoop inside sugar container right of drive thru window. Manager discarded cup. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21576257

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 21576256

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor behind fryers. Manager removed cooking oil from floor. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21576254

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken, fish, shrimp and oysters uncovered in reach in cooler left of fryers. Manager covered all food items. Corrected On-Site

Mar 30, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.