How many health inspections has URBAN GROUNDS had?

URBAN GROUNDS has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has URBAN GROUNDS ever been shut down?

Yes, URBAN GROUNDS has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at URBAN GROUNDS?

The most frequently cited violations at URBAN GROUNDS are: Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE: Inadequate toilet facilities discourage proper restroom use and handwashing by employees. Lack of supplies (toilet paper, soap, towels) prevents proper hygiene. Non-functioning toilets force employees to delay bathroom breaks, increasing contamination risk. Self-closing doors prevent airborne contamination from reaching food areas. Provide adequate, clean toilet facilities: properly functioning toilets, toilet paper, self-closing doors, handwashing sink with hot/cold water, soap, paper towels. Maintain cleanliness throughout the day. Ensure facilities are accessible to employees at all times. Post handwashing signs. Facilities must comply with ADA requirements.

URBAN GROUNDS

150 E TARPON AVE, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: COFFEE TRAIL INC · License: SEA6217386

URBAN GROUNDS in Tarpon Springs, FL has 26 inspections on record with 180 total violations (6.9 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

26Inspections

180Violations

2Closures

Data current as of May 1, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for URBAN GROUNDS
Date	Reason	Reopened
Aug 28, 2020	Rodent activity	09:53:00
Jun 17, 2020	Rodent activity	13:16:00

Inspection History (26)

May 1, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jul 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

May 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 29, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 28, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jun 18, 2020 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 17, 2020 — Complaint Full· 22 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 7, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

May 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Feb 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 12, 2018 — Routine - Food· 27 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

May 11, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 17, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 18, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Jan 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V38 Waste properly disposed

Nov 29, 2016 — Routine - Food· 13 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

URBAN GROUNDS has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has URBAN GROUNDS had?: URBAN GROUNDS has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has URBAN GROUNDS ever been shut down?: Yes, URBAN GROUNDS has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at URBAN GROUNDS?: The most frequently cited violations at URBAN GROUNDS are: Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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