JAX FISH AND CHICKEN ALWAYS FRESH
8015 MERRILL RD, Jacksonville FL 32277 · 904-662-1832
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
AUG 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Emailed
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler were bagged cheese
Oct 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In missing tile near triple sink, manager swept water away
Aug 18, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Rehydrated Onions on cook line no time marking
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink vacuum breaker needed on non-chemical side of the splitter
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Rehydrated onions in walk in cooler no dates
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine soiled, manager cleaned
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In missing tile near triple sink, manager swept water away
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near triple sink
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Glass bulbs in back area,team leader removed glass
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in walk in cooler Shelving in walk in cooler Gaskets on cooler
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to pans of hot dog, chicken wings
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Single door reach in
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cashier in window went from taking order then placing on gloves to scoop grits into containers, multiple times with out a handwash
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose bib on side of building in front of handicap parking spots
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker on mop needed on non-chemical side of splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine soiled with black residue
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. Brianna
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In back grill area missing a few cove molding pieces
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in grill area, under both sides of grills with food debris and soiled paper goods under. Behind stove area grease build up on floor
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of spicy chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Yellow cracked plastic container that holds premade grit bowls in warmer.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid left open
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on pups, corn dogs and wings, per manager. Each item was new product but dates was expired since the 19th
Open dumpster lid. Lid left open
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top Reach in cooler pooling water at floor of cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet Mop stored in mop sink nesting in its own wetness Mop store in soiled mop water in mop bucket.
vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler sold
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Rehydrated onions stored on counter top. Placed time sticker on
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. Emailed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of inside ice machine.black soiled residue
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoopers stored in 86f water.
Open dumpster lid. Closed
Stored food not covered. Open bag of mini hot dogs stored uncovered in walk in cooler
Oct 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling tiles by prep area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding by dry goods.
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover by drains in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors behind equipment near prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavily soiled counters and shelves and storage units.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Disabled self closing mechanism at rear exit door.
Oct 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Food prep employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled Single Service to go containers without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager intervened.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs at 60° in ice bin by cookline. Person In Charge added eggs to Time Temperature controled for safety. Placed at about 8:30 am
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on cooked fries, Cooked eggs, just placed in unit per Person In Charge. Marked by manager
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling tiles by prep area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding by dry goods.
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover by drains in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Rear of equipment by prep area with loose backing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors behind equipment near prep area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Whisk in standing water 75°. Moved by manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavily soiled counters and shelves and storage units.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Disabled self closing mechanism at rear exit door.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of kitchen coolers.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered bag of sugar by dry goods. Covered by manager.
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