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TRAP HOUSE CHICKEN

5907 MERRILL RD, Jacksonville FL 32277

Last inspected Sep 19, 2025 · 4 visits since April 2024

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2612870
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
— STEADY

4 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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 over and operator printed out
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Seafood salad 2 containers dated use by 9-18. Discarded
High priority/01B-24-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 50f raw beef ribs 48f in reach in flip top cooler, manager placed on Ice, states no prep was done to items this morning
High priority/03A-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damaged tiles in kitchen
Basic/36-32-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on flip top cooler, moved
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken wings over ribs In Reach In cooler, Moved to store correctly
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach spray bottle stored on shelf over flour and single service cups, moved
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Baking rack stored in front of sink. Moved
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage tiles in kitchen
Basic/36-32-5
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Tied Bagged raw chicken over bagged potato fries
High priority/08A-02-6
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cookie rack, moved
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near back door, and multiple other spots missing
Basic/36-32-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink on top chest freezer, moved
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 47f raw ribs 47f in flip top cooler, placed on ice
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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 over and operator printed out
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by clear container in baking area. Moved
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Dumpster rusting out holes
Basic/33-12-4

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.