Jaybird's Chicken

491 Dock St Ste C, Cedar Key, FL 32625
American
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Jaybird's Chicken has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Among Cedar Key restaurants, the typical score is 74; Jaybird's Chicken is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Manager changed the chlorine bucket and primed machine, still 0ppm. Inspector instructed manager to discontinue the use of the dish machine for sanitization and utilize the three-compartment sink to sanitize dishes until the dish machine is repaired. Inspector also instructed manager to use the three-compartment sink to sanitize all dishes that have been sanitized using the dishwasher machine today. Manager called a technician for service during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup between doors of reach-in freezer at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to sides of three pans on clean dish rack. Manager had an employee remove the labels and wash the pans during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
78
Jul 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jaybird's Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jaybird's Chicken on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Jaybird's Chicken compare to other restaurants in Cedar Key?

Jaybird's Chicken most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cedar Key average of 74.

Has Jaybird's Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jaybird's Chicken have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jaybird's 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.