URBAN GRILL LLC
1414 W TENNESEE ST, Tallahassee FL 32304
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 21 visits since October 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.
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches inside reach in cooler on cook line. Observed 5 live roaches underneath reach in cooler on cook line.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2025078878 | Oct 9, 2025 | Mar 26, 2026 | $600 |
| 6--2025073576 | Oct 9, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | — |
| 6--2025031638 | Mar 31, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
21 visits, newest first
Jun 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handwashing sink in kitchen needs to be fixed, water won't shut off at faucet. Plumber is in process of repairing.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees open beverage on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Observed box containing cauliflower, onions, and a bag of carrots stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Observed sugar container soiled with food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 10, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 10, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches inside reach in cooler on cook line. Observed 5 live roaches underneath reach in cooler on cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on floor in kitchen in front of reach in cooler on cook line.
Oct 9, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches inside reach in cooler on cook line. Observed 5 live roaches underneath reach in cooler on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Sliced tomatoes 53F Observed following food item cold holding for more than 4 hours: Chicken wings 56F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food item hot holding for less than 4 hours: Grilled chicken 129F. Operator began to reheat food item during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels during time of inspection.
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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled with accumulated dust.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on floor in kitchen in front of reach in cooler on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on food preparation table.
Floor underneath fryers soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water stored on floor in hallway, and bag of brown sugar next to food preparation table.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Jun 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 2, 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. Observed 2 dented cans of bake beans in dry storage area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris and grease.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bleach and sanitizer buckets inside hand sink next to three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceilings throughout kitchen accumulated with dust.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cell phone on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of white rice and cans of bake beans stored on floor inside kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting inside mop bucket.
Apr 25, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager on duty: Jerrell Jackson
Apr 24, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold hold less than 4 hours: Sour cream 54F Guacamole 54F Lettuce 45F
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager on duty: Jerrell Jackson
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents through kitchen heavily accumulated with dust.
Apr 1, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by total 27 live roaches found in the following locations: 16 found underneath the reach- in freezer around the wheel casing of the dolly, seven live roaches underneath the reach- in cooler on the cook line, and four live roaches, underneath the steam table leg on the cook line.
Mar 31, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by total 27 live roaches found in the following locations: 16 found underneath the reach- in freezer around the wheel casing of the dolly, seven live roaches underneath the reach- in cooler on the cook line, and four live roaches, underneath the steam table leg on the cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime observed cutting board soiled on cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee hand sink had a red bucket and a pan sitting inside of sink.
Hood vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Interior of oven/has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on hood filters.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink and the three compartment sink faucet leaking. Observed the water line leaking underneath the three compartment sink.
soiled floors underneath cooking equipment and reach-in coolers.
Mar 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed guacamole cold holding at 56F for more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Sliced tomatoes 55F Sour cream 55F. Operator placed food items inside walk in freezer during inspection. Observed guacamole cold holding at 56F for more than 4 hours. *See stop sale.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer condenser is poor repair and reading an ambient temperature of 56F.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed garbage overflowing in bins with no lid and food on ground around bin. Operate began removing garbage and cleaning area during time of inspection.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Nov 12, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings outside of establishment along wall where employees are not walking through.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Sliced tomatoes 49F Sour cream 53F Guacamole 53F. Chicken wings 53F Sour cream 57F Grilled chicken 60F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Sliced tomatoes 49F Sour cream 53F Guacamole 53F. Chicken wings 53F Sour cream 57F Grilled chicken 60F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener bladed soiled. Operator cleaned bladed dusting time of inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer buckets inside handwashing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed items during time of inspection.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents accumulated with dust in kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on side wall of hallway leading towards exit door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed an accumulation of food debris inside microwave above rice cooker.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign inside women's restroom.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee Gatorade inside bottom reach in cooler of salad prep table.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups, and paper towels on floor in hallway. Operator removed items during time of inspection.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license, 6/1/24.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer buckets and spray cleaner in hand washing sink near 3 compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans in ware washing area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed mold like substance and food debris on floors up under 3 compartment sink, behind ovens.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed door insulation exposed in expo cooler across from grill.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clear clam shells stored upright.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed toilet not flushing properly in women's restroom.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at faucet at handwashing sink near 3 compartment sink.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer buckets in hand wash sink next to three compartment sink in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored in boxes on floor in walk in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use items stored in boxes on floor by walk in cooler and front counter.
Oct 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed pinto beans 48F, per manager held overnight, manager disposed of pinto beans.
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 raw chicken in walk in cooler 50°, Per manger held more than 24 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken in walk in cooler 50° Per manger held more than 24 hours, marinated raw chicken 48F in cooler in cooler 2 hours. Cut lettuce 48F, per manger in cooler 2 hours.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer buckets in hand washing sink near 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease and AC vents with dust accumulation.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed ear buds and phone charger on cutting board.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust in walk in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet sanitizing cloths on prep table by ovens stored.
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.