California Chicken Grill in Tallahassee
1414 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304
California Chicken Grill in Tallahassee has experienced persistent food safety violations and repeated emergency closures. The facility has been emergency-closed twice for roach activity, most recently on October 9, 2025. Across 39 inspections since 2016, the facility recorded 137 total violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2, but this aggregate masks a pattern of high-priority failures concentrated in recent months. Between March and October 2025, the facility faced escalating enforcement: a March 31 emergency closure for roach activity, followed by a June complaint inspection citing employee health reporting and hand washing violations, an April 24 warning for employee health violations, and an October 9 closure citing employee health reporting, food condition, shell stock handling, and hand washing as high-priority violations. A callback inspection on October 10 showed partial compliance with corrected violations but also documented continued non-compliance on a separate callback visit the same day. An emergency order was recommended on October 9. Disciplinary actions totaling $1,000 in fines were imposed. The most recent inspection on December 9, 2025 found 4 basic violations related to hand washing, chemical storage, and shell stock requirements and was completed with no further action required, though the facility remains under enforcement history for roach activity and employee health management failures.
Most recent closure: October 9, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: December 9, 2025
California Chicken Grill in Tallahassee: Comparison to Leon County Averages
California Chicken Grill in Tallahassee: Emergency Closure History (2)
California Chicken Grill in Tallahassee: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2025078878 | $600.00 | Oct 9, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 6--2025073576 | — | Oct 9, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 6--2025031638 | $400.00 | Mar 31, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
California Chicken Grill in Tallahassee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (39)
— 13 inspections37 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections25 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
California Chicken Grill in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was California Chicken Grill in Tallahassee last inspected?
- California Chicken Grill in Tallahassee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 9, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was California Chicken Grill in Tallahassee last shut down?
- California Chicken Grill in Tallahassee was last shut down on October 9, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at California Chicken Grill in Tallahassee?
- The most frequently cited violations at California Chicken Grill in Tallahassee are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has California Chicken Grill in Tallahassee had?
- California Chicken Grill in Tallahassee has had 39 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of California Chicken Grill in Tallahassee find?
- California Chicken Grill in Tallahassee was most recently inspected on December 9, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has California Chicken Grill in Tallahassee ever been shut down?
- Yes, California Chicken Grill in Tallahassee has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has California Chicken Grill in Tallahassee faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, California Chicken Grill in Tallahassee has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
- How much has California Chicken Grill in Tallahassee been fined?
- California Chicken Grill in Tallahassee has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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