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URBAN BREW AND BBQ

Health inspection records show URBAN BREW AND BBQ in ST. PETERSBURG has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 1.9/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2601 Central Avenue
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33713
Grand Central
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10897160

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with black/green mold like substance.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic portion buckets used as scoop throughout dry ingredients containers across from rear door.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket at reach-in cooler located across cook-line. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Food items stored on floor. Employee put items up.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cookline with soiled interior. Repeat Violation
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Scoop inside cornmeal container broken/missing handle
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Blanched potatoes for French fries dated from 8/11 at 45F on 8/13. Employee advised they have not been used since prepared. Items did not meet cooling parameters. Cooked peppers and onions dated 8/12 at 49F. Employee advised not actively working with product. Items were placed over night and failed to meet cooling parameters.
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Blanched potatoes for French fries dated from 8/11 at 45F on 8/13. Employee advised they have not been used since prepared. Items did not meet cooling parameters. Cooked peppers and onions dated 8/12 at 49F. Employee advised not actively working with product. Items were placed over night and failed to meet cooling parameters.
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. three compartment sink tested above above 500 PPM. Discussed with employees who then who began to correct solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Sanitizer at three compartment sink tested too strong. Test kit not used.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. No proof of employee health agreements for new employees. Inspector will provide employee health agreements. During inspection new employee completed form and signed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10711475

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles in kitchen and walk in cooler soiled.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in deli cooler across from cook line.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen soiled with food debris.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice tongs handle in contact with ice. Ice tongs handle in touching the ice in reach in cooler in front bar area. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of tomato ketchup on dry storage rack with foods to be served to the public.
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half in reach in cooler across from cook line no date mark opened 3-23. Employee dated item. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on prep area across from cook line stained and soiled with food debris .

Inspection Date: 11/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8722255

  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One #10 can tomatoes dented on shelf in smoker room
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of alcohol on food storage rack in smoke room
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

Inspection Date: 5/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8634528

  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8569030

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls in coleslaw dressing, flour and seasoning bins Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Exposed a/c ducts over prep area Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quat 400ppm, corrected 200ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Scott Jones expired 2/13/24 Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher of water in hand sink in prep room, removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Behind bar Warning

Inspection Date: 12/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8344486

  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested once 0ppm. Retested 400pmm after adjustment Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 109f. Employee reheated to 175f Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site