DUVAL FISH & CHICKEN
4250 MONCRIEF RD, Jacksonville FL 32209
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 14 visits since May 2024
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5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on hot water heater near three compartment sink. Person in charge cleaned and disposed of live roach.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw chicken items then change gloves without washing hands. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 live flying insects by three compartment sink drain area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and serving food to the public with a license that expired June 1, 2026.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bottled beverages in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw squid stored over ready to eat hush puppies in walk-in freezer.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed; employee on cook line handle personal cell phone with gloves on then handle ready to eat fries for an order without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee on cook line handle raw chicken items then handle raw shrimp items without changing gloves and washing hands. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers of cooked food items in walk-in cooler prepared within past 3 days with no date markings.
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. Observed 2 expired food handler certifications on cork board with certified food manager certification.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser unable to dispense soap on main cook line hand wash sink.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from open beverage with no lid stored on small prep table under order screen on cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook line engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple missing floor tiles in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven door handle near fryer station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; heavy mold like substance build up on reach in cooler door gaskets on cook line. Mold like substance build up in reach in freezer door gaskets on cook line. Heavy mold like substance build up on walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler door gaskets. Grease build up on hood filters above cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler with burger toppings on cook line.
Jun 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 4 live flying insects by three compartment sink area and empty bus tubs with leftover raw chicken pieces.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and serving food to public with a license that expired June 01, 2026.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked burger patties at temperatures of 65-71F stored in metal pan on flip top cooler on cook line. Person in charge stated burgers were removed from cold holding 2.5 hour prior, but does not reheat patties to be held hot. Burger patties were placed back in reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line. Person in charge provided paper towels.
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. Observed 1 employee food handler certification expired.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to-go cup used as scooping mechanism in reach in cooler near front entrance of establishment.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage cup stored on prep table next to small cheese hot holding unit on cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles in disrepair/missing in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy mold like substance build up on all gaskets of reach in cooler and walk-in cooler doors.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored on drying rack next to three compartment sink.
Dec 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 30, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 6 high priority.
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with no license. Warnable violations cited during licensing inspection. License not issued at time of licensing inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw squid stored over ready to eat onion rings in walk-in freezer. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat fried Oreos in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed multiple food items at temperatures of 48-51F in reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge stated all food items were left in reach in cooler over night. Ambient temperature of reach in cooler is 48F. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items at temperatures of 48-51F in reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge stated all food items were left in reach in cooler over night. Ambient temperature of reach in cooler is 48F. Stop sale issued. Raw snapper, raw chicken, raw whiting, raw scallops, raw shrimp, raw tilapia, ready to eat crab cakes (48-51F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of chemical shiner stored directly above to-go cup lids by restroom.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance build up on ice chute on soda tower.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pans and scrub brushes stored in hand wash sink next to water heater. Person in charge removed items.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor across from three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance and food debris build up on reach in cooler doors on cook line.
Dec 22, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. June 01, 2025.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked wings at temperatures of 78-82F on cook line. Person in charge stated wings were cooked 45 minutes prior for busy period and intended to be kept hot. Cooked chicken wings (78-82F - Hot Holding)
Dec 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. June 01, 2025.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on hot water heater near three compartment sink. Person in charge cleaned and disposed of live roach.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed multiple food items in walk-in cooler at temperatures of 58-62F. Ambient walk-in cooler temperature was 60F. Person in charge stated food items were left in walk-in cooler over night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items in walk-in cooler at temperatures of 58-62F. Ambient walk-in cooler temperature was 60F. Person in charge stated food items were left in walk-in cooler over night. Raw food items were chicken, shrimp, catfish, snapper, grouper, flounder, whiting, chicken liver, chicken thighs, scallops, beef, and chicken wings. Stop sale issued for all items. Raw chicken items, raw fish items (58-62F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked wings at temperatures of 78-82F on cook line. Person in charge stated wings were cooked 45 minutes prior for busy period and intended to be kept hot. Cooked chicken wings (78-82F - Hot Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bucket stored in hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Employee removed bucket.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line. Person in charge provided paper towels.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed multiple packages of raw snapper thawed in original commercial packaging stored in walk-in cooler. Package indicates to removed from packaging before thawing. Stop sale issued.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employees beverages stored on prep table by food items near to-go window.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed; box of fries stored on floor near cook line. Multiple boxes of food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door handle on cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored on drying rack by three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw fish thawing at room temperature near three compartment sink.
Aug 27, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 01, 2025.
Aug 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 01, 2025.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat mozzarella sticks in walk-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple containers of cooked chicken items and 1 container of cooked burger patties at temperatures of 61-72F stored on main prep table on cook line. Employee on cook line stated food items were cooked 45 minutes prior and are just reheated to order with no intention to cool. Cooked chicken items, cooked burger patties (61-72F - Hot Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed multiple hose bibbs missing vacuum breakers for interior and exterior faucets.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed; shrimp tails discarded in hand wash sink on cook line. Bucket and squeegee stored in hand wash sink by three compartment sink.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed quatanery ammonium test strips on site but establishment uses chlorine.
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. Observed 2 employees hired more than 60 days prior engaging in food preparation with no approved food handler training.
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. Observed person in charge unable to provide any proof of employee reporting agreements for any employee with no food handler certifications.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored in restroom.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle in shared restroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed closed employee water bottle stored on prep table across from point of sale system.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored directly on top of box of gloves on cook line. Employee removed cell phone.
Food stored on floor. Observed; box of fries stored on floor under cook line order screen. Box of packaged sliced cakes stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed missing lid missing in dumpster at rear exit.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage build up on ground around dumpster at rear exit of establishment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from piping under cook line order screen in pathway of potential contamination.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan guards in walk-in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in small reach in cooler on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiples large unlabeled containers of white powdery substance stored around kitchen area.
Jun 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green cloth and window scraper stored in handsink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen area across from
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw, conch salad and seafood rice no date marking cooked, made sunday
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Person drinks on back prep area where conch is being cut,
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice mountain build up in walk in freezer
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink was removed, on plans it shows next to hot water heater,
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at triple sink at ambient temperature
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed manager touch clothes and then engage in food preparation without changing gloves. Inspector educated employee on proper glove changing procedures.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened packages of raw burger patties stored over opened packages of ready to eat fries and okra. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two containers of cooked chicken wings at 70-72F on prep table across from fryer station. Person in charge stated wings are cooked then placed in walk-in cooler and were removed from walk-in cooler one hour prior. Person in charge moved cooked wings to walk-in cooler. Cooked chicken wings (70-72F - Cold Holding)
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge provided soap.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in shared restroom near dry storage area with no lid.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on prep table under walk-up window with grooves and no longer easily cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottles stored on prep table with food items across from three compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker stored on top of single service tin foil liners on top shelf across from fryer station.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook line preparing food items with no hair restraint.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed all hood filters stored in three compartment sink for cleaning. Establishment open and operating while preparing fried food items with no hood filters to capture grease.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of barbecue sauce stored on floor next to storage shelf across from three compartment sink.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in holder with soiled interior on side of ice machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in large container of sugar with handle in direct contact with product. Employee removed scoop handle from product.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler door beneath flip top cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean food containers on wire rack next to three compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of food items in standing reach in freezer across from fryer station with no covers.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in restrooms near dry storage area stored not inverted with visible signs of moisture.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two large white containers of white powdery substances with no labels stored under prep table under walk-up window.
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment keeping chicken wings on time but have no written plan. Providing DBPR Form HR 5022-090.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Above reach in cooler in kitchen by fryers, employee water bottle. Manager removed bottle.
Food stored on floor. On floor next to fryers, boxes of frozen fries. Manager removed from ground.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At fryers in kitchen, tongs hanging on fryer handle. Manager removed tongs.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stored to go containers above prep table in kitchen not inverted. Manager inverted.
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