TASTY SEAFOOD CHICKEN AND SUBS
6185 FT CAROLINE RD, Jacksonville FL 32277 · 904.683.2261
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-26
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on 3 door cooler
Jun 19, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-26
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liver 50f fish 50f scallops 49f shrimp 49f
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Snow Crabs in reach in cooler, corn on Cobb made previous day no date marking
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled with black residue
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on 3 door cooler
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of catfish nuggets on floor of walk in freezer
Open dumpster lid.
Jun 18, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Fried stored in cardboard box that use to store raw chicken
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-26
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cucumbers and onions, manager moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liver 50f fish 50f scallops 49f shrimp 49f
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Snow Crabs in reach in cooler, corn on Cobb made previous day no date marking
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled with black residue
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on 3 door cooler
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of catfish nuggets on floor of walk in freezer
Open dumpster lid.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen near rice cooker, manager provided
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimp, crabs, cooked potatoes and corn in glass cooler
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male with glasses in kitchen on fryer no hair restraints
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on 3 door cooler
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 door flip top cooler no ambient thermometer
Open dumpster lid.
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employees came in placed on gloves and started making crab trays for a order no hand wash
Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-25 Operator paid at time of inspection
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs over onions and peppers, moved
No soap provided at handwash sink. Both handsinks in Kitchen
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes, corn, cooked shrimp, boiled eggs,and snow crabs in glass sliding door cooler in back
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Back prep area personal drinks, removed
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper stored on top of soda boxes
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handsink leaking at knee peddles
Mar 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Person drinks over prep table, moved
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook in kitchen no hair restraint
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper stored top of soiled ice machine
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
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink up front leaking from knee pedals to turn on water
Jan 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Ibuprofen Stored over prep table, moved
Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Manager turned heat on
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
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,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in rear of kitchen
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink upfront
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz cup in seasoning in bowl, manager removed cups
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Person drinks over prep table, moved
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook in kitchen no hair restraint
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper stored top of soiled ice machine
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
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink up front leaking from knee pedals to turn on water
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both handsink. Paper towels provided
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back handsink, provided
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks in kitchen
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Back area
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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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
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
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both handsinks, provided
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
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks on prep area, moved
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. Establishment using used raw chicken box to store cooked chicken, Explained to operator to use clean container
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back storage area missing light shield
Sep 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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
Sep 21, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 35 violations recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority6 Intermediate20 Basic
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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.
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
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2023. Verified still under same ownership
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make table reach in cooler stained
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in both mens and women's restroom
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
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.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some employees training certificates missing date of birth
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior upright reach in freezer door handle soiled
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Several CO2 tanks next to ice machine not secured
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In back kitchen and prep area
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
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
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at make table reach in cooler with excessive cut marks
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.
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
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach in coolers with torn gaskets.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryer and cooking equipments area
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light zapper stored sitting on top of microwave in back kitchen prep table area
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Multiple light shield missing in kitchen area
No copy of latest inspection report available.
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
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach in coolers with soiled interiors
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
Stored food not covered. Floor on shelf in back kitchen uncovered. Person in charge covered
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken gizzards stored in bus tub on back kitchen prep table thawing
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen area with grease build up
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Cold water faucet leaking water at hand wash sink next to ware washing area
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.