LOUISIANA FISH AND CHICKEN

With 6 inspections documented, LOUISIANA FISH AND CHICKEN maintains a 2.6/5 food safety rating in JACKSONVILLE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

6145 Merrill Road
Jacksonville, Florida, 32277
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10924217

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened lid personal drink over triple sink area
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of swai, and case of chicken on floor of walk in freezer
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer
  • 23-03-4:Basic - 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
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - 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.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 117-176 wings,
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test strips
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handsink up front no paper towels, provided napkins Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10792253

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Opened container of oil on floor of kitchen near 3 door metal cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Still on floor **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on 2 door stand up cooler soiled with food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8896347

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Opened container of oil on floor of kitchen near 3 door metal cooler Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Scallops stored on floor of walk in freezer, moved to shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 33-09-4:Basic - 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 Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on 2 door stand up cooler soiled with food debris Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Wings 79-103 in warmer Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - 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 Warning
  • 27-24-5:Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. At triple sink 74f Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 74f Warning

Inspection Date: 12/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8896191

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Still person water bottles on prep station **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8724591

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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.

Inspection Date: 11/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8489626

  • 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Employee restroom dirty.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors kitchen.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 06/01/2023 (Paid for at time of inspection. ) **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - 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.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dispenser. Kitchen. Replaced by manager. Corrected On-Site