HIP HOP FISH AND CHICKEN

Name: HIP HOP FISH AND CHICKEN
Address: 3001 APALACHEE PKWY, TALLAHASSEE, FL, 32301, US
Rating: 77.8

3001 APALACHEE PKWY, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301

License #4703887

🦞 Seafood ℹ️

77.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

June 24, 2026 · 4 findings · 1 critical

Complaint Partial

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HIP HOP FISH AND CHICKEN in TALLAHASSEE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 77.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 13 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on June 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 44 total violations — 13 critical, 5 major, 26 minor.

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April 2, 2026

The latest inspection on June 24, 2026 shows 4 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 2 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found back of house. No contact with food or food prep areas.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for 5 seconds.
[36-06-4] 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.
[36-34-5] 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] 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.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no beard guard.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers wet nesting over three compartment sink area. Manager placed to dry properly.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler near fryer in disrepair, no plate covering coils.
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing from fire suppression system.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
[10-02-4] 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.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed romaine lettuce not covered in walk in cooler.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed tartar sauce, ketchup, oil not labeled.
[14-31-5] 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.
[12A-09-4] 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] 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.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no hose Bibb in mop sink.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand wash sink. Manager moved trash can.