Snappers Fish and Chicken in Tallahassee

1600 Tharpe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303

Overview

Snappers Fish and Chicken in Tallahassee has been emergency-closed twice, including for rodent and fly activity on August 23, 2021 and for lack of restrooms on November 17, 2021. Across 22 inspections between January 2022 and March 2026, the facility recorded 146 violations, averaging 6.6 per inspection, above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring, including employee health reporting violations documented in at least four separate inspections, improper hand and arm washing cited in the most recent inspection on March 10, 2026, and chemical storage violations. The facility's most recent inspection on March 10, 2026 identified 21 violations including four high-priority findings for management awareness, shell stock requirements, no contamination, and proper hand and arm washing, with the inspection closed as completed with no further action.

Most recent closure: November 17, 2021 for rodent & fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
146Violations
2Closures

Last inspected DBPR: March 10, 2026

Snappers Fish and Chicken in Tallahassee: Comparison to Leon County Averages

This Facility 6.6 violations / inspection 6.6 violations per inspection
Leon County Avg 3.44 violations / inspection 3.44 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
Leon County Avg 0.15 closures / facility 0.15 county average

Snappers Fish and Chicken in Tallahassee: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for Snappers Fish and Chicken in Tallahassee
DateReasonReopened
Rodent & fly activity 10:10:00
No restrooms 10:02:00

Snappers Fish and Chicken in Tallahassee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections12 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Partial· 3 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 5 inspections13 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections34 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections15 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Snappers Fish and Chicken in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Snappers Fish and Chicken in Tallahassee last inspected?
Snappers Fish and Chicken in Tallahassee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Snappers Fish and Chicken in Tallahassee last shut down?
Snappers Fish and Chicken in Tallahassee was last shut down on November 17, 2021 for rodent & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Snappers Fish and Chicken in Tallahassee?
The most frequently cited violations at Snappers Fish and Chicken in Tallahassee are: Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Snappers Fish and Chicken in Tallahassee had?
Snappers Fish and Chicken in Tallahassee has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Snappers Fish and Chicken in Tallahassee find?
Snappers Fish and Chicken in Tallahassee was most recently inspected on March 10, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Snappers Fish and Chicken in Tallahassee ever been shut down?
Yes, Snappers Fish and Chicken in Tallahassee has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.

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