Louisiana Fish and Chicken

6145 Merrill Road, Jacksonville, FL 32277
American
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
50
Score
High Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Louisiana Fish and Chicken stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up five times.

By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Louisiana Fish and Chicken on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 117-176 wings,
03B-01-6
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.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test strips
16-37-1
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**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened lid personal drink over triple sink area
12B-07-4
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
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer
14-69-4
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
08B-47-4
50
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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**
29-42-4
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**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. At triple sink 74f **Warning**
27-24-5
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 74f **Warning**
27-16-4
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**
23-03-4
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-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Scallops stored on floor of walk in freezer, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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**
33-09-4
45
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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**
12B-07-4
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**
14-69-4
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**
23-03-4
86
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
53B-01-5
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled
23-03-4
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**
12B-07-4
70
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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**
50-17-3
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.
29-42-4
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**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Employee restroom dirty.
32-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen.
23-03-4
52
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored in reach in cooler over raw shrimp. Employee corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
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. Provided written plan for operator to file. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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/ Certified food manager expired N.H. Expired 5/13/22 **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Closed factory sealed case of chicken wings and sealed case of French fries stored elevated in walk in freezer but not 6 inches off the floor
08B-47-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line lower shelves between kitchen area and Togo preparation table
14-45-4
64
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready to eat cooked oysters in reach in cooler next to fry line. Operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
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/ Certified food manager expired. H.N. expired 5 13 22
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near soda dispenser used to store items in basin. Operator cleared area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink near drive thru next to soda machine and large non working ice machine Operator supplied soap **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Kitchen cooler handles soiled with food debris and breading, on topside and underside where fingers touch handle to open door. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Louisiana Fish and Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Louisiana Fish and Chicken on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Louisiana Fish and Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Louisiana Fish and Chicken.

How does Louisiana Fish and Chicken compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Louisiana Fish and Chicken most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Louisiana Fish and Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Louisiana Fish and Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Louisiana Fish and Chicken means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Louisiana Fish and Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Louisiana Fish and Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.