CALIFORNIA CHICKEN GRILL
1414 W TENNESSEE ST · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32304
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings outside of establishment along wall where employees are not walking through. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – 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
03A-02-5High Priority – 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 **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener bladed soiled. Operator cleaned bladed dusting time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 7
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents accumulated with dust in kitchen.
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on side wall of hallway leading towards exit door.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed an accumulation of food debris inside microwave above rice cooker.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign inside women's restroom.
12B-13-4Basic – 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.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups, and paper towels on floor in hallway. Operator removed items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:27 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.