CHICKEN SHACK LLC
4620-1 WOODVILLE HWY, Tallahassee FL 32305 · 850-938-9780
Last inspected Dec 22, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on reach in freezer door.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed whisk inside hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease and food debris.
Plumbing system in disrepair at handwashing sink in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Dec 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 20 small flying insects in kitchen area next to handwashing sink and approximately 20 dead insects on sticky tape.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on reach in freezer door.
Dec 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 20 small flying insects in kitchen area next to handwashing sink and approximately 20 dead insects on sticky tape.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on reach in freezer door.
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.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease and food debris.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed link sausage 122F, front line. Per owner placed 2 hours ago, owner disposed of links.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles of degreaser and sanitizer not labeled near hand washing sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured near walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed manager touch lap top and then put on gloves to temp chicken gizzards no hand wash.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed eggs stored over Tropicana juice bottles in walk in cooler.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch sleeves, thermometer, wet cloth and then prepare chicken sandwich, no hand wash or glove change.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken gizzards 127F, front line, per manager placed 10 minutes ago, manager disposed of gizzards.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mashed potatoes, gravy, rice and macaroni and cheese stored in walk in cooler, per manager stored night before.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured near walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/23. GM printed during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink near fry station.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clam shells stored upright on top of heating lamp, front line.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drain hand wash sink, front line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored I cooks station on prep table.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a cooler - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored next to cooked chicken tenders.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan above prep table with dust and hood vents with grease debris.
Aug 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.