St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

URBAN BREW AND BBQ

2601 CENTRAL AVE, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
3 High Priority
Aug 14, 2025
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Closed
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

03D-02-5

Detail 23957423

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

Detail 23957415

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

Detail 23957418

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

Detail 23957417

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

Detail 23957416

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

22-20-5

Detail 23957414

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

Detail 23957421

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

Detail 23957420

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket at reach-in cooler located across cook-line. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23957419

Basic - Food stored on floor. Food items stored on floor. Employee put items up.

22-08-4

Detail 23957422

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cookline with soiled interior. Repeat Violation

14-12-4

Detail 23957413

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Scoop inside cornmeal container broken/missing handle

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 23653031

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

Detail 23653034

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

Detail 23653035

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 .

23-24-4

Detail 23653028

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles in kitchen and walk in cooler soiled.

14-11-5

Detail 23653032

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in deli cooler across from cook line.

36-73-4

Detail 23653030

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen soiled with food debris.

10-08-5

Detail 23653033

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

Detail 23653029

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

01B-01-4

Detail 23330353

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One #10 can tomatoes dented on shelf in smoker room

41-10-4

Detail 23330352

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of alcohol on food storage rack in smoke room

22-02-4

Detail 23330351

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

May 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-17-4

Detail 22889380

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

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 11

22-43-4

Detail 22725969

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

Detail 22725959

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

Detail 22725966

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22725965

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

Detail 22725968

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

Detail 22725960

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Behind bar Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22725961

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

Detail 22725967

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

Detail 22725962

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22725964

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler Warning

14-17-4

Detail 22725963

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

22-43-4

Detail 22493767

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

Detail 22493769

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

Detail 22493768

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

May 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

22-43-4

Detail 21970067

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 comp sink 100 ppm quat. In kitchen Bar sink was remade at 400 ppm quat. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21970069

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. French fry blades soiled

13-03-4

Detail 21970070

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

24-08-4

Detail 21970068

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked wet on shelf in dish area

08B-38-4

Detail 21970066

Basic - Food stored on floor. Manager picked up bag of flour off floor Corrected On-Site

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

41-17-4

Detail 21664505

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in dish washing area. Inspector informed employee and was labeled. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21664509

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small CO2 tank not secured to the wall. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21664507

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 21664503

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep cutting boards grooved and no longer easily cleanable.

40-06-5

Detail 21664511

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone observed on counter next to pan of corn bread to be served to the public. Employee bag sitting next to single service items. Inspector educated employee and phone was removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-36-4

Detail 21664510

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bags of flour sitting to left and hand wash sink next time I machine and flower is exposed to splash.

23-03-4

Detail 21664508

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in smoker room gaskets soiled with food debris.

36-02-5

Detail 21664504

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Cook line and prep area.

21-08-4

Detail 21664506

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. First reading registered at 0 ppm quaternary ammonium. Inspector informed employee and bucket was remade. Second reading was 200 ppm quaternary ammonium. Corrected On-Site

Apr 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

09-19-5

Detail 20976572

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee was cutting a tomato in prep with no gloves on. Operator voluntarily discarded the tomato. Employee washed hands and put gloves on. Inspector discussed good hand washing practices and the importance of wearing gloves when prepping ready to eat items. Corrective Action Taken

22-08-4

Detail 20976574

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both ovens on cook line interior soiled with food debris.

22-16-4

Detail 20976573

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Sandwich make cooler on cook line next to steam table and cooler next to fryers. Repeat Violation

Dec 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 13

41-10-4

Detail 20720904

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of bleach on shelf above containers of season by hand washing sink. Manager removed bleach from shelf.

02C-03-5

Detail 20720914

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. Open half and half creamer in reach in cooler on cook line not date marked. Manager stated it was opened yesterday morning.

22-02-4

Detail 20720912

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tomato slicer soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20720910

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in walk in cooler. Evident of grease and debris in drain and basin.

14-01-5

Detail 20720906

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic to go container stored in cornbread mix and rice flour. Manager removed cup. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 20720903

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank on back dock area not secured. Small tank.

12B-07-4

Detail 20720911

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on back prep table in dish area.

36-22-4

Detail 20720907

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On floor by hand washing sink next to ice machine. On floor under three compartment sink.

21-04-4

Detail 20720915

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cook line by steam table. Manager removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20720908

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line. Interior of smokers heavily soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 20720905

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler by dish area soiled with food debris.

22-16-4

Detail 20720909

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In reach in coolers on line.

29-20-5

Detail 20720913

Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink. In walk in cooler by door.

Aug 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02D-02-4

Detail 20419687

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. No address or date on jams or maple syrup. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-05-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-05-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-05-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-13: Tip Top Canning jars don't not bear correcting labeling. Operator will contact the company. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-11: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 20419686

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Foil wrap on exposed vents is starting to fray. Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed open wood ceiling and vent ducts over prep area soiled. Observed air ducts over cook line soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-05-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-05-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-05-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-13: Ceiling above cook line has been covered with painted plywood and foil vents are in good repair. Ceiling over back prep is still being worked on. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-11: Ceiling is still being worked on. Time Extended

Jul 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02D-02-4

Detail 20339412

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. No address or date on jams or maple syrup. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-05-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-05-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-05-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-13: Tip Top Canning jars don't not bear correcting labeling. Operator will contact the company. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 20339411

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Foil wrap on exposed vents is starting to fray. Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed open wood ceiling and vent ducts over prep area soiled. Observed air ducts over cook line soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-05-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-05-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-05-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-13: Ceiling above cook line has been covered with painted plywood and foil vents are in good repair. Ceiling over back prep is still being worked on. Time Extended