Urban Brew and BBQ
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
39
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Urban Brew and BBQ, the earliest from 2022. Urban Brew and BBQ was last inspected on Aug 14, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “quaternary ammonium sanitizer not”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical St. Petersburg restaurant, which scores around 77. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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.
01B-36-5
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**
22-43-4
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.
03D-02-5
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.
16-33-4
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**
11-26-1
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.
22-20-5
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.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket at reach-in cooler located across cook-line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food items stored on floor. Employee put items up.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cookline with soiled interior. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Scoop inside cornmeal container broken/missing handle
14-12-4
39
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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.
01B-01-4
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 .
22-02-4
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**
02C-03-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in deli cooler across from cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
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**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles in kitchen and walk in cooler soiled.
23-24-4
55
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One #10 can tomatoes dented on shelf in smoker room
01B-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of alcohol on food storage rack in smoke room
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
67
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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**
14-17-4
95
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
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**
22-43-4
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**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
67
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. French fry blades soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked wet on shelf in dish area
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Manager picked up bag of flour off floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in dish washing area. Inspector informed employee and was labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small CO2 tank not secured to the wall. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep cutting boards grooved and no longer easily cleanable.
14-09-4
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**
40-06-5
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.
08B-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in smoker room gaskets soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Cook line and prep area.
36-02-5
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**
21-08-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Urban Brew and BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Urban Brew and BBQ on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Urban Brew and BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “quaternary ammonium sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Urban Brew and BBQ.
How does Urban Brew and BBQ compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Urban Brew and BBQ most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Urban Brew and BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Urban Brew and BBQ have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Urban Brew and BBQ means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Urban Brew and BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Urban Brew and BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.
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