Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CALIFORNIA CHICKEN GRILL

1414 W TENNESSEE ST · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32304

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 31, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Partial
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3584478
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10808889
DBPR license4703467

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 31, 2025 1:00 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 1, 2025 12:12 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – 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. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime observed cutting board soiled on cook line.

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee hand sink had a red bucket and a pan sitting inside of sink.

Basic 5

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Hood vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris cook line.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on hood filters.

#4Basic29-11-4

Basic – 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.

#5Basic36-10-4

Basic – soiled floors underneath cooking equipment and reach-in coolers.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:37 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.