TASTY SEAFOOD CHICKEN AND SUBS
6185 Fort Caroline Road
Jacksonville, Florida, 32277
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/31/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Person drinks over prep table, moved Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Still drink over prep area next to seasoning over triple sink **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook in kitchen no hair restraint Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Still no hair net **Time Extended**
- 10-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper stored top of soiled ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Still on top of ice machine **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in front of walk in cooler and freezer not covered Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Still missing **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Still open **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink up front leaking from knee pedals to turn on water - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Still needs repair **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/31/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz cup in seasoning in bowl, manager removed cups Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Person drinks over prep table, moved Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook in kitchen no hair restraint Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper stored top of soiled ice machine
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in front of walk in cooler and freezer not covered Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink up front leaking from knee pedals to turn on water
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Ibuprofen Stored over prep table, moved Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03C-97-2:High Priority - Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Manager turned heat on Warning
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cole slaw dated use by 1-24 still in used on 1-29. Manager discarded Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken held at 79 under prep table, Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in rear of kitchen Warning
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink upfront Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2025 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep table
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks in kitchen
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Back area
- 02C-03-5: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. Coleslaw and potato salad in containers in glass case upfront. Cooked mussels, cooked potatoes,cooked shrimp and corn in back glass cooler
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both handsink. Paper towels provided Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back handsink, provided Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks on prep area, moved Corrected On-Site
- 08B-19-4:Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. Establishment using used raw chicken box to store cooked chicken, Explained to operator to use clean container **Corrective Action Taken**
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back storage area missing light shield
- 12A-13-4: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. Cashier goes from handling cash to cupping up sauce with no hand washing
- 02C-03-5: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. Coleslaw and potato salad
- 11-27-4: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.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both handsinks, provided Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp and cooked potatoes
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at first water hose bib on top of wall at mop sink near ceiling Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Still the same **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/21/2023
High Priority
9
Intermediate
6
Basic
20
Total
35
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior upright reach in freezer door handle soiled
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Several CO2 tanks next to ice machine not secured Repeat Violation
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In back kitchen and prep area
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles on front cashier are with dust build. Ceiling tillers in kitchen soiled with grease build up
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Make table reach in cooler next to flat top grill at 54F ambient temperature and ice build up inside at back fan area
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at make table reach in cooler with excessive cut marks
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sandles stored on bottom dry storage shelf next to to go cup lids. Employee removed Employee phone and other personal items stored on shelf above prep table next to ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach in coolers with torn gaskets.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryer and cooking equipments area
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light zapper stored sitting on top of microwave in back kitchen prep table area
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Multiple light shield missing in kitchen area
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters at fryer area soiled with grease build up Exterior of cooking equipments soiled
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach in coolers with soiled interiors
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Operator storing cooked wings in direct contact of raw commercially card board chicken box that he said he cleaned. Provided technical assistance Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Floor on shelf in back kitchen uncovered. Person in charge covered Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken gizzards stored in bus tub on back kitchen prep table thawing Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen area with grease build up
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Cold water faucet leaking water at hand wash sink next to ware washing area
- 01A-05-4:High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Operator has 32 individual containers of cheese cake that is stored at front counter glass reach in cooler that he sells to the public with no date of prep, address or invoice or contact I forgot provide source. Person in charge stated manager purchases it from lady who makes them and delivers them. Person in charge unable to find any documents. Stop sale issued. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Slice cheese stored in direct contact of non food grade bag that located in bottom reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge voluntarily discarded cheese Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2023. Verified still under same ownership Admin Complaint
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw prep chicken gizzards stored over raw prep fish on shelf in walk in cooler. Employee properly stored Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handling raw fish and then handled to go containers without washing hands. Reviewed with person in charge Warning
- 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Operator has 32 individual containers of cheese cake that is stored at front counter glass reach in cooler that he sells to the public with no date of prep, address or invoice or contact I forgot provide source. Person in charge stated manager purchases it from lady who makes them and delivers them. Person in charge unable to find any documents. Stop sale issued. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 pan cut lettuce, 1 pan cut tomatoes, 2 pans slice cheese, 1 tub tzatziki sauce, 1 pack raw beef burgers and 1 container slice deli turkey meat) (57-64F - Cold Holding), all stored in make table reach in cooler on cook line next to flat top grill, stored from overnight inside unit as per person in charge with no additional preparation today. Person in charge stated employee just brought to his attention that unit is not working properly. Ambient temperature at 54F. Unit has ice build up in back fan area with gasket in disrepair. Inform operator to not store any TCS foods in this unit until working properly. Stop sale issued. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked wings (54-57F - Cold Holding), stored inside raw card board chicken box that was cleaned and place under prep table on cook line. Place there from walk in cooler approximately 1 hour ago as person in charge. Discussed placing on Time/Temperature Control for Safety (Potentially Hazardous) Foods and paperwork completed during inspection. 1 pan cut lettuce, 1 pan cut tomatoes, 2 pans slice cheese, 1 tub tzatziki sauce, 1 pack raw beef burgers and 1 container slice deli turkey meat) (57-64F - Cold Holding), all stored in make table reach in cooler on cook line next to flat top grill, stored from overnight inside unit as per person in charge with no additional preparation today. Person in charge stated employee just brought to his attention that unit is not working properly. Ambient temperature at 54F. Unit has ice build up in back fan area with gasket in disrepair. Inform operator to not store any TCS foods in this unit until working properly. Stop sale issued. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at first water hose bib on top of wall at mop sink near ceiling Warning
- 11-27-4: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**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make table reach in cooler stained
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in both mens and women's restroom
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has some employees with no proof of any employee hired over 60 days Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1: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. Warning
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some employees training certificates missing date of birth Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 revealed 35 total violations (9 high priority, 6 intermediate, 20 basic).