LOUISIANA FISH AND CHICKEN
6145 MERRILL ROAD, Jacksonville FL 32277 · 904.745.9050
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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MAR 25
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JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 06/01/2023 (Paid for at time of inspection. )
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked wings 58-110 under warmer, turned on warmer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink near take out window. Provided
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass cooler with milk and ranch salad dressing stored inside. Provided thermometer
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Cook used cell phone and placed back on bottom shelf then removed chicken from grease.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 117-176 wings,
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test strips
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handsink up front no paper towels, provided napkins
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened lid personal drink over triple sink area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of swai, and case of chicken on floor of walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Soiled gaskets on 2 door stand up cooler beverage air. - mop sink soiled with food debris. Food covering drain
Mar 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Opened container of oil on floor of kitchen near 3 door metal cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on 2 door stand up cooler soiled with food debris
Mar 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Wings 79-103 in warmer
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added to mop sink needs vacuum breaker on both sides of splitter
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. At triple sink 74f
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. Manager filled out cards wihild I was standing during inspection
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 74f
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Opened container of oil on floor of kitchen near 3 door metal cooler
Food stored on floor. Scallops stored on floor of walk in freezer, moved to shelf
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Bagged trash sitting outside next to dumpster
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on 2 door stand up cooler soiled with food debris
Dec 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep area next to fry station,drink discarded
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled
Sep 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep area next to fry station,drink discarded
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled
Nov 3, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 06/01/2023 (Paid for at time of inspection. )
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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dispenser. Kitchen. Replaced by manager.
Bathroom facility not clean. Employee restroom dirty.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen.
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.