CALIFORNIA CHICKEN GRILL
1414 West Tennessee Street
Tallahassee, Florida, 32304
Leon County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed two live roaches one on the floor in front of steam table and one on the floor in front of cook line. Operator killed and cleaned up during inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/31/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Hood vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on hood filters.
- 29-11-4: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.
- 36-10-4:Basic - soiled floors underneath cooking equipment and reach-in coolers.
- 35A-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**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime observed cutting board soiled on cook line.
- 31A-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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/31/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/13/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer condenser is poor repair and reading an ambient temperature of 56F.
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed garbage overflowing in bins with no lid and food on ground around bin. Operate began removing garbage and cleaning area during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed guacamole cold holding at 56F for more than 4 hours.
- 03A-02-5:High 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 55F Sour cream 55F. Operator placed food items inside walk in freezer during inspection. Observed guacamole cold holding at 56F for more than 4 hours. *See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2025 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/12/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents accumulated with dust in kitchen.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on side wall of hallway leading towards exit door.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed an accumulation of food debris inside microwave above rice cooker.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign inside women's restroom.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - 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.
- 25-05-4:Basic - 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**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
- 35A-04-4:High 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-02-5:High 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-02-5:High 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**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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-11-4:Intermediate - 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-13-5: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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans in ware washing area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed mold like substance and food debris on floors up under 3 compartment sink, behind ovens.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed door insulation exposed in expo cooler across from grill.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clear clam shells stored upright.
- 32-23-4:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed toilet not flushing properly in women's restroom.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at faucet at handwashing sink near 3 compartment sink.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license, 6/1/24.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris.
- 31A-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.
- 31B-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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/2/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).