CALIFORNIA CHICKEN GRILL
1414 W TENNESSEE ST · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32304
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-05-4High Priority – 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. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – 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 . **See stop sale** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
Basic 6
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled with accumulated dust.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on floor in kitchen in front of reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on food preparation table.
36-73-4Basic – Floor underneath fryers soiled/has accumulation of debris.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water stored on floor in hallway, and bag of brown sugar next to food preparation table.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:19 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.