Tasty Fish and Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
29
Score
Going back to 2022, Tasty Fish and Chicken has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 15 violations each time.
“Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Tasty Fish and Chicken's latest score of 29 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
29
Jul 25, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
27
Feb 4, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, case of raw chicken stored over container of ready to eat mayonnaise. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on faucet in back kitchen area by utility sink where no hose is attached.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of non-working ice bin at front counter.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. White spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored in chemical area in back kitchen. Bottle labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's and women's restroom doors do not self close. Operator states he will buy mechanism for both doors. **Corrective Action Taken**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee green blanket stored on top of containers of oil in dry storage area. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in walk in freezer. Wall by drive through area. Exterior wall of walk in cooler by dry storage.
36-73-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Green dumpster outside establishment is on grass. Operator states he will call company to move. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-23-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Three (3) knives stored between triple sink and wall. Knives moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in men's restroom. Sign provided and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf below register at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Two (2) old grease tanks by maintenance shed on west side of establishment. Operator states he has called company to remove. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-31-5
37
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in freezer by kitchen handwash sink, bags of raw oysters stored over open bag of fried zucchini; open case of raw philly chicken steaks stored over case of beef steaks. Operator moved items to correct levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep,table by cook line, wings (79F - Cold Holding). Operator stated wings out for a call in order about 30 minutes. Operator placed wings in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at dish area blocked by mop handles. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at cook line area has whisk and cloth towels in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front counter handwash sink, dish area handwash sink and both restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. One employee present hired over 60 days, no certificate available.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator had bleach delivered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink by dish area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At prep table by front counter entrance, spray bottle identified as water and fabulouso not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar container in kitchen not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms missing door closers.
32-04-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Bottom of walk-in cooler door, metal tearing and loose. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle water on shelf above flip top reach-in cooler and prep counter for wing sauce. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on ground at back door area.
33-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms missing handwash signs. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. Shelves of breading station in middle of kitchen have build up of food debris. Hood filters over cook line have build up. Lower shelf at prep tables by cook line have grease build up. Shelf under flattop has build up of debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door missing door closer. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Lower shelf on prep table by entrance to front counter area has torn foil.
14-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items on floor under front counter. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of stand up reach-in cooler soiled. Interior of walk-in cooler door soiled.
22-16-4
17
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler across from fryers, raw shrimp stored over ready to eat shrimp. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer behind front counter, raw beef and raw chicken stored over ready to eat okra and cheese sticks. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board for flip top cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Four employees working today and none are certified food managers.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Chicken on green storage racks in kitchen across from fryers. Inspector emailed paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Cheesecake at front counter missing address and packaged date.
02D-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container used as scoop for sugar. Container removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2022. Operator states he will print and post. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink and water bottle on prep table in kitchen. Employee drinks in reach in cooler. All drinks discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple torn gaskets for reach in coolers. Door for walk in freezer coming apart at bottom. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and behind equipment in kitchen. Floor in restrooms. Floor in front counter by ice machine. Floor in back kitchen area. Walls throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.
33-19-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In womens restroom. Multiple walls with holes/damage in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves in kitchen. Exterior of white flour bins in kitchen. Shelves below front counter. Exterior of ice machine in front area. Handles for reach in coolers in kitchen. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen. Mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment.
33-16-4
Basic - Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Both restrooms have signs stating "out of service". Person in Charge states bathrooms are functioning and they will keep a key for restroom use for customers. **Corrected On-Site**
32-24-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door. Person in Charge states part is on order. **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in water in kitchen. Water removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tasty Fish and Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tasty Fish and Chicken on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tasty Fish and Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tasty Fish and Chicken.
How does Tasty Fish and Chicken compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Tasty Fish and Chicken most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Tasty Fish and Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tasty Fish and Chicken have averaged around 15 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tasty Fish and Chicken means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Tasty Fish and Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tasty Fish and Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.
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