Tasty Seafood Chicken and Subs
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
67
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Tasty Seafood Chicken and Subs stretching back to 2022. Tasty Seafood Chicken and Subs was last inspected on Jan 12, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Tasty Seafood Chicken and Subs on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
67
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
37
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Still open **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink up front leaking from knee pedals to turn on water - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Still needs repair **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Person drinks over prep table, moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Still drink over prep area next to seasoning over triple sink **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook in kitchen no hair restraint **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Still no hair net **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper stored top of soiled ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Still on top of ice machine **Time Extended**
10-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Still missing **Time Extended**
38-07-4
74
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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, **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Ibuprofen Stored over prep table, moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Manager turned heat on **Warning**
03C-97-2
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in rear of kitchen **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink upfront **Warning**
31B-05-4
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz cup in seasoning in bowl, manager removed cups **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Person drinks over prep table, moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook in kitchen no hair restraint **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper stored top of soiled ice machine
10-12-5
Basic - 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 **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink up front leaking from knee pedals to turn on water
29-08-4
26
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
64
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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
12A-13-4
Intermediate - 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
02C-03-5
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
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both handsinks, provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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
02C-02-5
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks on prep area, moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. Establishment using used raw chicken box to store cooked chicken, Explained to operator to use clean container **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-19-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back storage area missing light shield
38-07-4
45
Sep 25, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Still the same **Time Extended**
29-42-4
86
Sep 21, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
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
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
5
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken wings in bus tub 90F stored near fry line. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control and operator moved chicken to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for oysters on half shell served raw. Supplied sign and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - 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. Some employee training expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Opened case of frozen shrimp stored on walk in freezer floor. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water leaks from knee activated hand wash sink station in kitchen and runs onto floor
29-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks near soda boxes not secured.
51-11-4
61
Aug 22, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Comminuted meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Gyro meat 68F on cone and on vertical broiler that has been shut off. Employee stated cone had been cooked and was cooling before slicing and he would slice cone immediately. Disregarding the statement he just made the employee just turned broiler back on.
03C-06-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2021 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken wings in bus tub 89F Operator stated wings had been cooked earlier and were cooling before placing in cooler. Discussed danger zone and operator moved chicken to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Handles scoop in bulk spices with handle broken off and cracked plastic remaining
14-16-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Commercially processed potato salad opens more than 24 hours not date marked. Suggested to employee he date mark salad.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwaves soiled with debris accumulation
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service Togo bowl used as scoop in bulk spices. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Full unopened frozen case of mushrooms on walk in freezer floor with another case of opened but sealed sausages on top. Operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in bus tub with water. Discussed and operator placed fish over flowing water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tasty Seafood Chicken and Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tasty Seafood Chicken and Subs on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tasty Seafood Chicken and Subs?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tasty Seafood Chicken and Subs.
How does Tasty Seafood Chicken and Subs compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Tasty Seafood Chicken and Subs most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Tasty Seafood Chicken and Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tasty Seafood Chicken and Subs have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tasty Seafood Chicken and Subs means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Tasty Seafood Chicken and Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tasty Seafood Chicken and Subs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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