La Original Delicia Mexicana Los Merlin

5960 Richard St, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at La Original Delicia Mexicana Los Merlin stretching back to 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 1, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to five violations.

La Original Delicia Mexicana Los Merlin's latest score of 61 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Observed food truck with an approved commissary letter for 8225 103rd St. Per person in charge the wastewater is being dumped at nearby car wash on 103rd.

28-29-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large refrigeration unit blocking hand wash sink on food truck. Inspector was able to maneuver around unit to get hands washed. Refrigeration unit blocking hand wash sink is not on approved plans and is unable to move during time of inspection. **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed air fryer stored in hand wash sink on food truck. Person in charge removed air fryer. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed large refrigeration unit blocking hand wash sink on food truck. Refrigeration unit has been added to truck and does not currently reflect on submitted plans to Plan Review. **Warning**

51-16-7

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while preparing tortillas.

12B-01-4

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cut lettuce in reach in cooler. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Jan 8, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Original Delicia Mexicana Los Merlin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Original Delicia Mexicana Los Merlin on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does La Original Delicia Mexicana Los Merlin compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

La Original Delicia Mexicana Los Merlin most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has La Original Delicia Mexicana Los Merlin's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Original Delicia Mexicana Los Merlin have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Original Delicia Mexicana Los Merlin means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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