URBAN GRIND COFFEE COMPANY
45 W BAY ST STE102, Jacksonville FL 32202 · 9045167799
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
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FEB 25
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4 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. One by prep table upstairs
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021048895 | Oct 14, 2021 | Nov 12, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands before she made sandwich, water at 69f because hot water is not working downstairs, employee went upstairs to wash with hot water
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Scooping ice
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handles turned all sink upstairs, manager placed some
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. For 2 new employees, Dani and Michelle
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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. Two employees here for more than 2 months, make drinks, Prado and Michelle
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handles turned all around and no water comes out
Drain cover(s) missing. Not on hold in mop sink, manager placed it on hole
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black build up on drying rack by triple sink downstairs
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Dusty vent in upright cooler downstairs and old food build up on shelf in upstairs upright cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with gloves on floor by front counter, manager placed them on shelf
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes on shelf above cold cuts in upright cooler upstairs
Feb 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One by prep table upstairs
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +400 ppm quat in bucket, employee diluted it to 300 ppm
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket
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. For a couple of new employees
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. Manager took some home, unable to see them, 4 employees more than 2 months
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow substance, labeled Lysol by emplo
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By upright cooler
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table upstairs
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets above clean pitchers on shelf by mop sink, EarPod on prep table, explained to manager
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Working with open foods, she got one
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Wash, sanitize and air dry, the rinse with running water in same compartment as the wash, explained to him
Food stored on floor. Sauce in plastic bottles in box on floor, delivered yesterday
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in upright cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with gloves and box with deli paper on floor, delivered yesterday
Sep 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed dishes and then she grabbed clean dishes from sanitizer water, explained to her and she washed hands
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed fitting boast only and other employee graved it for making sandwiches, explained to her
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by trash at front counter
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs for baking only on shelf above yogurt, operator rearranged upright cooler upstairs
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60f butter on counter, operator stated it's on time but no time written or procedure, explained to him, he wrote time on
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 88f quiches in display case, operator stated they are under time but no time or procedure, explained to him and he wrote time,
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. For 1 new employee and 1 employee for more than 2 months here
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. One employee here for more than 2 months
Clean linens stored on floor. In bag on floor by upright cooler
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep counter, operator placed it on bottom shelf
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Making sandwiches, she did a pony tail
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Wash and sanitize, explained to employee
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket pulled out on bottom of upright cooler
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. A couple missing date and address
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by prep area and upright cooler
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Washed apples placed in same bag that they came in dirty, explained to operator
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers in box on floor, operator placed it on shelf
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep counter
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in storage counter, operator stated sugar
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 27 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority7 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed blenders with soap and then grabbed bananas to peel, explained to her and bps he washed her hands
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed with soap and rinsed blender, explained to employee, employee upstairs stated she doesn't sanitize dishes because doesn't have a place to air dry so she uses the sanitizer container for air dry, explained proper procedure
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One at front counter and one in upstairs kitchen
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner by spices, employee moved it
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened on Monday
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Scooping foods and has nails polished, explained to her
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one
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/ Four employees touching foods
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. For employee here
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For sausage and egg muffin, employee wrote them in procedure
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. 4 employees here for more than 2 months don't have it
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scooping ice
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Little one at front counter
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above spices in cart
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Peeling banana
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Wash and sanitize is set up, exposed to her
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in milk cooler
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plates are cracked for bread in display case
Food stored on floor. Breads in bucket, front counter
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Granola and fruit cups in grab and go area
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at front counter
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan at front counter
Single-service articles improperly stored. Lids in box on floor, stairs
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes above dairy in upright cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder on storage shelf, employee wrote name on
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.