Urban Grind Coffee Company
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
41
Score
Urban Grind Coffee Company has been inspected seven times since 2022. Urban Grind Coffee Company was last inspected on Feb 3, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 15 violations per visit versus roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, which has been cited three times.
Urban Grind Coffee Company's latest score of 41 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands before she made sandwich, water at 69f because hot water is not working downstairs , employee went upstairs to wash with hot water **Corrected On-Site**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Scooping ice
13-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handles turned all sink upstairs, manager placed some **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. For 2 new employees, Dani and Michelle **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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. Two employees here for more than 2 months, make drinks, Prado and Michelle
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handles turned all around and no water comes out
27-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with gloves on floor by front counter, manager placed them on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Dusty vent in upright cooler downstairs and old food build up on shelf in upstairs upright cooler **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black build up on drying rack by triple sink downstairs
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes on shelf above cold cuts in upright cooler upstairs
08B-17-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Not on hold in mop sink, manager placed it on hole
29-18-4
41
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
32
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed fitting boast only and other employee graved it for making sandwiches, explained to her **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 88f quiches in display case, operator stated they are under time but no time or procedure, explained to him and he wrote time, **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60f butter on counter, operator stated it's on time but no time written or procedure, explained to him, he wrote time on **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs for baking only on shelf above yogurt, operator rearranged upright cooler upstairs **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by trash at front counter **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed dishes and then she grabbed clean dishes from sanitizer water, explained to her and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
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. For 1 new employee and 1 employee for more than 2 months here **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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. One employee here for more than 2 months **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. In bag on floor by upright cooler
21-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep counter, operator placed it on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Making sandwiches, she did a pony tail **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Wash and sanitize, explained to employee **Repeat Violation**
16-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket pulled out on bottom of upright cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. A couple missing date and address **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by prep area and upright cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Washed apples placed in same bag that they came in dirty, explained to operator
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers in box on floor, operator placed it on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep counter
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in storage counter, operator stated sugar **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
18
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
12
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on front line drinking from cup and touching hair that is not restrained and then handle food with out washing hands. Reviewed with manager **Warning**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter (70F - Cold Holding), stored on counter top on front line, place there approximately 1 hour ago as per manager to prepare orders and place back in cooler. Provided technical assistance and operator placing butter on Time/Temperature Control for Safety (Potentially Hazardous) Foods . Paperwork completed during inspection 1/2 and 1/2 creamer (53F - Cold Holding), stored in customer counter area, place there from reach in cooler approximately 2 hour ago as per manager. Placing item on Time/Temperature Control for Safety (Potentially Hazardous) Foods **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator using quaternary tablets to sanitize but has no chemical test strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 8 food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training for any employees **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In multiple reach in coolers
05-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on front line preparing food with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on front line preparing food with bracelet on wrist
13-07-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean forks and spoons on front counter not inverted
24-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white substance not labeled in up stairs kitchen area. Manager stated it's sugar
02D-01-5
39
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No manager certification Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection at inspection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: No proof of manager certification- per manager he is taking the online course through 360 training. Request for additional time **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Urban Grind Coffee Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Urban Grind Coffee Company on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Urban Grind Coffee Company?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Urban Grind Coffee Company.
How does Urban Grind Coffee Company compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Urban Grind Coffee Company most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Urban Grind Coffee Company's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Urban Grind Coffee Company have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Urban Grind Coffee Company 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 Grind Coffee Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Urban Grind Coffee Company is inspected around two times per year on average.
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