Hobbit American Grill in Tallahassee
5032 Capital Circle Sw, Tallahassee, FL 32305
Hobbit American Grill in Tallahassee has been inspected 20 times since early records with 105 total violations documented, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection—slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. The most recent inspection on January 9, 2026 identified 3 violations including time and temperature control failures for sushi products found at 44–55 degrees Fahrenheit (corrected on site to 41°F or below), incomplete employee foodborne illness knowledge, and missing monthly HACCP verification log signatures. The inspection was completed with sanitation requirements met.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: September 3, 2025
Hobbit American Grill in Tallahassee: Comparison to Leon County Averages
This Facility
5.3
violations / inspection
5.3 violations per inspection
Leon County Avg
3.44
violations / inspection
3.44 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Leon County Avg
0.15
closures / facility
0.15 county average
Hobbit American Grill in Tallahassee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Hobbit American Grill in Tallahassee: FDACS Inspection History (3)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Risk-Based Violations
3-501.14(B)
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient
temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) PP
Retail: Various sushi rolls (California roll, spicy California roll, poki bowls) , available to
customer self-service, found with internal temperatures ranging from 44-55 degrees F. COS. Items were
moved to walk-in cooler and cooled to 41 degrees or below.
x
2-201.11(E)
Food employee or conditional food employee has not reported to the person in
charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past
illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-201.11(E) PfPf
Person-in-charge unable to answer all questions in relation to foodborne illness correctly.
8-103.12(B)
Records not maintained or provided for a special process approval granted by the
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, or a required HACCP plan accepted by the
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. 5K-4.0050(3)(b) and 8-103.12(B) PfPf
Establishment's HACCP verification log worksheet not verified by person-in-charge monthly.
Establishment's HACCP plan states that the HACCP verification forms must be verified by an AFC
employee monthly. HACCP verification form signature is left blank for date 11/14/25-11/25/25 and
11/25/25-12/23/25. Date of discovery 01/09/26.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.qov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx.
(EY VUNGH GO, SUSHI CHEF
MICAH HOLMBECK, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST Name and Title of Whom This Report was Issued
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Hobbit American Grill in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hobbit American Grill in Tallahassee last inspected?
- Hobbit American Grill in Tallahassee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hobbit American Grill in Tallahassee?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hobbit American Grill in Tallahassee are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Hobbit American Grill in Tallahassee had?
- Hobbit American Grill in Tallahassee has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hobbit American Grill in Tallahassee find?
- Hobbit American Grill in Tallahassee was most recently inspected on September 3, 2025 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hobbit American Grill in Tallahassee ever been shut down?
- No, Hobbit American Grill in Tallahassee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- When was Hobbit American Grill in Tallahassee last inspected?
- Hobbit American Grill in Tallahassee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 9, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Hobbit American Grill in Tallahassee had?
- Hobbit American Grill in Tallahassee has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Hobbit American Grill in Tallahassee find?
- Hobbit American Grill in Tallahassee was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 9, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Hobbit American Grill in Tallahassee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Hobbit American Grill in Tallahassee has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Hobbit American Grill in Tallahassee?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Hobbit American Grill in Tallahassee are: 2-201.11(E): Food employee or conditional food employee has not reported to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-201.11(E) Pf; 3-501.14(B): Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) P; 8-103.12(B): Records not maintained or provided for a special process approval granted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, or a required HACCP plan accepted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. 5K-4.0050(3)(b) and 8-103.12(B) Pf.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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