SNAPPERS FISH AND CHICKEN
1600 THARPE ST, Tallahassee FL 32303 · 904-662-1832
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 3 visits since March 2025
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3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Establishment opened 2 hours prior, had operator fill gaps in make table to stop cold air escaping and close lid.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2021053949 | Nov 17, 2021 | Jun 6, 2022 | $800 |
| 6--2021039258 | Aug 23, 2021 | Nov 17, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Establishment opened 2 hours prior, had operator fill gaps in make table to stop cold air escaping and close lid.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with DBPR documentation.
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee on hand washing practices.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed manager touching sliced cheese to be used in sandwiches with bare hands. Intervened to prevent food being served, see stop sale. Educated manager.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cook putting fryer basket on ground and filling basket with chicken wings to cook. Stoped cook from preceding, issued stop sale. Observed manager making bare hand contact with RTE food (sliced cheese), issued stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese and sliced tomatoes temped at 51f and 50f at 2pm in prep table. Operator stated was placed there 11am and they would use product by end in time. Educated operator on time/temp perimeters.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Both handwash sinks back of house used to store/wash dishes.
No soap provided at handwash sink in bathroom.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooked chicken wings stored on floor. Operator relocated items.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Cooking temperature for chicken.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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.