Inspection Report

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CALIFORNIA CHICKEN GRILL

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 2, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3428082
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8699152
DBPR license4703467

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license, 6/1/24.

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris.

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer buckets and spray cleaner in hand washing sink near 3 compartment sink.

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.

Basic 8

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans in ware washing area.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed mold like substance and food debris on floors up under 3 compartment sink, behind ovens.

#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer.

#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

#5Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed door insulation exposed in expo cooler across from grill.

#6Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clear clam shells stored upright.

#7Basic32-23-4

Basic – Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed toilet not flushing properly in women's restroom.

#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at faucet at handwashing sink near 3 compartment sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.