KFC # L518066

8003 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32277
American
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited KFC # L518066 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Dec 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

KFC # L518066's latest score of 82 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
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/ Shanick **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer around the door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: Around freezer door **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fam covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
74
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
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. 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 **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - 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
09-19-5
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - 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
13-05-4
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/ CLINE JUANITA expired 8/7/2023
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance Fan covers in walk in cooler
36-34-5
Basic - 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
12B-07-4
Basic - 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
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In missing tile in front of walk in freezer door it pools water.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing in front of walk in freezer door
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on unit in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid left open
33-16-4
32
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chicken breader in rear. Placed on hat **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up around door of walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler
36-34-5
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Sep 25, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to walk in freezer. Manager provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - 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. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door with gap on top of door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In back area on floor near stored soda bib rack station at storage area Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer cooking equipments soiled with grease build up
36-73-4
67
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
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. No written plan for cleanup of bodily functions. Emailed written plan for operator to print and file.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine chute on self service customer side of counter has buildup accumulation at top of chute visible with light and mirror looking up chute. Manager stated they would have area cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler walls soiled with debris accumulation
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket behind counter 0ppm. Operator properly remade solution **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
61
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. New manager less than 30 days unable to provide any proof of manager training for establishment. District manager arrived and was able to produce training before end of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager present with four food handlers working at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
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. New manager unable to provide proof of employee training for establishment. District manager arrived and was able to provide employee training before end of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in cooler floor soiled with debris accumulation with buildup under equipment and at wall junctions
36-01-4
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was KFC # L518066 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at KFC # L518066 on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at KFC # L518066?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at KFC # L518066.

How does KFC # L518066 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

KFC # L518066 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has KFC # L518066's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at KFC # L518066 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at KFC # L518066 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 KFC # L518066 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, KFC # L518066 is inspected around three times per year on average.