Chef Tally World Famous Jerk Chicken
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Chef Tally World Famous Jerk Chicken 19 times, with records going back to 2022. Chef Tally World Famous Jerk Chicken was last inspected on Apr 14, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Chef Tally World Famous Jerk Chicken's latest score of 90 sits above the West Park average of 87. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
19
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
90
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Aug 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable and Properly Maintained
FL-49
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-01-2024 Expired
50-17-3
Basic - Opened employee Gatorade in triple doors reach in cooler with food to be served to customers. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
82
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Form emailed
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
70
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on shelf across from reach in cooler in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
95
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Feb 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage left on counter at cabbage (52F - Cold Holding).cook moved to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Manager filled paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink at front counter
27-16-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed knives and placed in three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager removed items and discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Fried rice in walk-in cooler not covered fried rice at 41° Cook covered rice. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on kitchen floor, Cook picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
58
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager filled paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Chef removed knives **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops in standing water. Chef removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
82
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the cookline flip top cooler, the raw shell eggs were stored behind the cut scallions. The eggs were moved to the front. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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.
53B-05-5
78
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. HWS next to 3 Compartment sink. Blocked by Plastic Kegs.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. HWS next to 3 Compartment sink Paper towel replaced No paper towel at hand wash sink in Employee rest room Paper towel replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on Prep table. Cell phone removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils moved to container with hot water >140°f **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawed in standing water. Chicken thawed in standing water.
06-01-5
67
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Paid before inspection #32227585391. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
78
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of chicken and buckets of pork stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chef Tally World Famous Jerk Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chef Tally World Famous Jerk Chicken on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chef Tally World Famous Jerk Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chef Tally World Famous Jerk Chicken.
How does Chef Tally World Famous Jerk Chicken compare to other restaurants in West Park?
Chef Tally World Famous Jerk Chicken most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the West Park average of 87.
Has Chef Tally World Famous Jerk Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chef Tally World Famous Jerk Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chef Tally World Famous Jerk Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chef Tally World Famous Jerk Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chef Tally World Famous Jerk Chicken is inspected around six times per year on average.
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