TASTY SEAFOOD CHICKEN AND SUBS
6185 FT CAROLINE RD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32277
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
35 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
01A-05-4High 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**
14-31-5High 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**
50-17-3High 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-20-5High 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-09-4High 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-04-5High 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-02-5High 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-02-5High 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**
29-42-4High 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**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – 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**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make table reach in cooler stained
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in both mens and women's restroom
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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-10-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 20
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior upright reach in freezer door handle soiled
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Several CO2 tanks next to ice machine not secured **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In back kitchen and prep area
36-34-5Basic – 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
14-74-7Basic – 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
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at make table reach in cooler with excessive cut marks
40-06-5Basic – 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**
13-03-4Basic – 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
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach in coolers with torn gaskets.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryer and cooking equipments area
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light zapper stored sitting on top of microwave in back kitchen prep table area
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Multiple light shield missing in kitchen area
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
23-03-4Basic – 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
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach in coolers with soiled interiors
25-32-4Basic – 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-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Floor on shelf in back kitchen uncovered. Person in charge covered **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – 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**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen area with grease build up
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Cold water faucet leaking water at hand wash sink next to ware washing area
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:25 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.