Church's Chicken #10385

6037 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32277
American
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Church's Chicken #10385 has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Church's Chicken #10385's latest score of 86 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In walk in freezer lights not covered **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Glass bulbs still not covered **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with white debris on fan covers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Fan covers still heavily soiled with dust **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink next to mop s8no leaking from faucet and from pipe under sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Still needs **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Handsink next to Mopsink still leaking **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
86
Jan 5, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Seven day time extension **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink next to mop s8no leaking from faucet and from pipe under sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Still needs **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Handsink next to Mopsink still leaking **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In walk in freezer lights not covered **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Glass bulbs still not covered **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with white debris on fan covers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Fan covers still heavily soiled with dust **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Dec 1, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Party wings 78f whole wings 80f in white tubs next to fryers. Previously provided time as a public health form. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Coleslaw and potato salad in glass cooler no date marking **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen area no hot water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank upfront **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In walk in freezer lights not covered **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with white debris on fan covers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink next to mop s8no leaking from faucet and from pipe under sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Still needs **Time Extended**
29-11-4
52
Sep 23, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Aug 7, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
45
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Oct 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Change of ownership last plans were from 2003. Plumbing is still in original place but plan for file should be updated
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.handsinks
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
67
Aug 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
May 10, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : Priority: High Priority Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has splitter attached and there is no back-flow device installed AFTER the splitter on the non chemical side. Currently being addressed at callback due April 21, 2023. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: Still needs **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Priority: Intermediate Observed: 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/ Currently being addressed at callback due April 21, 2023. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: No certificates provided **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Priority: Intermediate Observed: 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/ Currently being addressed at callback due April 21, 2023. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: No certificates provided **Admin Complaint**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Priority: Intermediate Observed: 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. Currently being addressed at callback due April 21, 2023. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: No certificates provided **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Priority: Basic Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in womens room - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: Still not available **Admin Complaint**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Priority: Basic Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing on wall end near three compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: Still the same **Time Extended**
36-03-4
58
Apr 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has splitter attached and there is no back-flow device installed AFTER the splitter on the non chemical side. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Still the same **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of employee training for establishment. Found one blank small SafeStaff card and two booklets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Still the same at call back. Operator has 10 food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No written plan for cleanup of bodily functions. Emailed written plan for operator to print and file. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout by email **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ One manager has expired certified food manager certification, RB. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Still the same **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ One manager hired more than 30 days with no certified food manager training. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Still the same **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine has soiled interior of door with debris accumulation on inside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Still the same **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles missing and or cracked - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Still the same **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors have accumulation of grease with buildup accumulation underneath fryers **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Still the same. Floors soiled under all equipments in kitchen area, and soiled and sticky in dining room area and under shelves in kitchen **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer has ice buildup along walls and floor emanating from condenser unit. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Still the same **Time Extended**
14-69-4
45
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect at front customer counter.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in pan over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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/ One manager has expired certified food manager certification **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine soiled with black residue with major accumulation on inside of flip top door.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to three compartment sink has items stacked in basin in a manner that makes the sink unusable. Operator cleared items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels any hand wash sink in establishment. Operator supplied napkins to kitchen hand wash sink, three compartment sink area hand wash sink, mens bathroom hand wash sink, womens bathroom hand wash sink, and drive thru hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at three compartment sink hand wash sink, no soap at mens room hand wash sink, and no soap at womens hand wash sink. Operator supplied soap to hand wash sinks **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors soiled throughout establishment with buildup of debris residue under equipment and at wall junctions
36-01-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink has standing water and is slow draining. Oper stated they had placed a service call
29-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in womens room
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Church's Chicken #10385 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Church's Chicken #10385 on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Church's Chicken #10385?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Church's Chicken #10385.

How does Church's Chicken #10385 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Church's Chicken #10385 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Church's Chicken #10385's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Church's Chicken #10385 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Church's Chicken #10385 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Church's Chicken #10385 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Church's Chicken #10385 is inspected around three times per year on average.