KFC # L518066
8003 MERRILL RD, Jacksonville FL 32277 · (904) 744-1010
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 44f raw chicken 44f wings 43f in walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On mop sink missing
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of grease on floor in fryer area all behind
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near fryer multiple tiles missing causing water fill in tile space
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Shanick
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked yellow hold pan for chicken pieces
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler and freezer soiled with mold like substance
Aug 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needed on non-chemical side of splitter
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Shanick
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer around the door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fam covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Aug 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 44f raw chicken 44f wings 43f in walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needed on non-chemical side of splitter
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Shanick
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach upfront near safe, manager swept away.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Rubber bracelets, removed
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler unit frozen around fan unit. Back of unit frozen solid
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer around the door
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Large ice machine in back area with ice scooper in ice, manager Removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fam covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Cashier with long orange nails scooping mashed potatoes
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal redbull stored on top of ice machine, discarded
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In back area near ice machine standing water on back floor
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around unit of freezer and on floor of walk in freezer
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Green mop stored on floor in beck area sitting in its wetness not hung to dry
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Came back inside from outside taking food out no handwash. Spoke with manager hands washed and placed on gloves
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. Handled credit card from take out window then went to toast buns and make sandwiches, with no Handwash. Spoke with manager hands washed and placed on gloves
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cashier moved from taking card at window to making sandwiches on line no hand wash. Toasted buns grabbed chicken, pickles and make sandwiches took outside came back and still no hand wash
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes in hot holding unit up top 70f. Manager discarded
Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Cashier with long false nails, also making sandwiches no gloves
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CLINE JUANITA expired 8/7/2023
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance Fan covers in walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored on top of ice machine in back storage area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal headphones stored over breading station
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In missing tile in front of walk in freezer door it pools water.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing in front of walk in freezer door
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on unit in walk in freezer
Open dumpster lid. One lid left open
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over ice machine in rear storage area. Moved
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chicken breader in rear. Placed on hat
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up around door of walk in freezer
vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler
Sep 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to walk in freezer. Manager provided
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in dining room area near front register area with water damage Ceiling tiles on cashier side at front counter in disrepair and coming apart. Manager stated that they have work order and will be fixed soon.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen area with dust build up. Manager stated that they have work order and will be fixed soon.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open drink cup stored on top of ice bin in back kitchen storage area. Moved by manager.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door with gap on top of door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In back area on floor near stored soda bib rack station at storage area Employee cleaned
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer cooking equipments soiled with grease build up
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.