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CHICKEN SHACK

950 W THARPE SUITE 101 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32303

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 2, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3428516
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8703338
DBPR license4703754

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#4High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Insect activity present as evidenced by live insects found. Observed approximately 15 live insects in the following locations: 11 live in dish area and 4 live in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 live flies in the following locations: 9 live in dish area and 1 live in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken thighs 49F, chicken wings 59F, liver 51F, chicken legs 53F, catfish 68F, chicken bites 51F.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items held above 41F in walk in cooler at 4:15: chicken thighs 49F, chicken wings 59F, liver 51F, chicken legs 53F, catfish 68F, chicken bites 51F. Per manager walk in cooler door has been opened frequently from 11:30 to 3:30. Walk in cooler ambient temperature displays: 56F. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Basic 3

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead insects on premises. Observed one dead fly in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler.

#3Basic42-01-4

Basic – Multiple wet mops not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.