URBAN BREW AND BBQ
2601 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33713
Last inspected Aug 14, 2025 · 6 visits since December 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
DEC 23
MAR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 109f. Employee reheated to 175f
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021028985 | May 10, 2021 | Jul 27, 2021 | $600 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Blanched potatoes for French fries dated from 8/11 at 45F on 8/13. Employee advised they have not been used since prepared. Items did not meet cooling parameters. Cooked peppers and onions dated 8/12 at 49F. Employee advised not actively working with product. Items were placed over night and failed to meet cooling parameters.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Blanched potatoes for French fries dated from 8/11 at 45F on 8/13. Employee advised they have not been used since prepared. Items did not meet cooling parameters. Cooked peppers and onions dated 8/12 at 49F. Employee advised not actively working with product. Items were placed over night and failed to meet cooling parameters.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. three compartment sink tested above above 500 PPM. Discussed with employees who then who began to correct solution.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Sanitizer at three compartment sink tested too strong. Test kit not used.
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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. No proof of employee health agreements for new employees. Inspector will provide employee health agreements. During inspection new employee completed form and signed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with black/green mold like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic portion buckets used as scoop throughout dry ingredients containers across from rear door.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket at reach-in cooler located across cook-line.
Food stored on floor. Food items stored on floor. Employee put items up.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cookline with soiled interior.
Utensils in poor condition. Scoop inside cornmeal container broken/missing handle
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of tomato ketchup on dry storage rack with foods to be served to the public.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half in reach in cooler across from cook line no date mark opened 3-23. Employee dated item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on prep area across from cook line stained and soiled with food debris.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles in kitchen and walk in cooler soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in deli cooler across from cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Ice tongs handle in contact with ice. Ice tongs handle in touching the ice in reach in cooler in front bar area. Employee removed tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One #10 can tomatoes dented on shelf in smoker room
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of alcohol on food storage rack in smoke room
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
May 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quat 400ppm, corrected 200ppm
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Scott Jones expired 2/13/24
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher of water in hand sink in prep room, removed
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Behind bar
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls in coleslaw dressing, flour and seasoning bins
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Exposed a/c ducts over prep area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested once 0ppm. Retested 400pmm after adjustment
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 109f. Employee reheated to 175f
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in walk in cooler
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.